Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Defence

Don't count military pensions as income for means-tested benefits

Closed 31 signatures

What the petition asks

Do not stop veterans being entitled to means-tested benefits because they have an army pension. They put their lives on the line to help the country, yet many aren't entitled to benefits due to their army pension. I think this is unfair and should be disregarded.
Disregard the army pension when a person is applying for means-tested benefits to help veterans with the cost of living.

Timeline

19 Oct 2023 Petition opened for signatures
19 Apr 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 31
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Defence
Opened 19 Oct 2023
Closed 19 Apr 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.