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Industrial Injuries: Compensation

Asked by Dr Andrew MurrisonConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 23 December 2024UIN 20581

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make a comparative assessment of the impact of (a) industrial injury compensation for civilians and (b) military service compensation on (i) the awarding of benefits and (ii) tax treatment.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

There are no plans to make such an assessment.

The precise treatment of compensation payments depends on the details of the individual scheme (whether industrial, military or other) will depend on the benefit concerned. Tax treatment is a matter for HMRC not DWP.

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