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Armed Forces Compensation Scheme: Widowed People

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 December 2024UIN 16450

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 5.52 of the Autumn Budget 2024, HC 295, what guidance his Department issues on whether nominees of deceased Armed Forces Pension Scheme members other than spouses and civil partners wi

Answered by Al Carns

Inheritance Tax on pensions is subject to a technical consultation which runs between 30 October 2024 and 22 January 2025. The Ministry of Defence will follow legislation as per Government proposals.

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