Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Give pensions to those in armed forces who served more than 2 years pre-1988
Closed
36 signatures
What the petition asks
In 1988, the qualifying period for a deferred armed forces pension was reduced from 5 years to 2 years. Those who served for fewer than 5 years from 1975 - 1988 are not eligible for a pension. Those who served for any length before 1975 are not eligible.
I served 3 years in the Armed Forces from 1979 to 1982. I want the government to change the rules and pay me and many others what I believe we should be receiving.
Someone now serving or who left after 1988, who served more than 2 years, is entitled to a pension. Why should people like me be discriminated against?
This change would, I believe, make the system fair for everyone who served their country.
Someone now serving or who left after 1988, who served more than 2 years, is entitled to a pension. Why should people like me be discriminated against?
This change would, I believe, make the system fair for everyone who served their country.
Timeline
| 2 Nov 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
36
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
2 Nov 2023
Closed
2 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.