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Armed Forces: Workplace Pensions

Asked by Ian RoomeLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 80011

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the time taken to issue Remediable Service Statements to veterans under the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2015 Remedy; and whether the deadline for non-complex cases remains December 2025.

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

The implementation of the McCloud Pension Remedy is one of the most complex initiatives ever undertaken across Public Sector Pension Schemes, impacting over three million individuals.

Within the Armed Forces Pension Scheme, the scale and technical complexity of delivery have unfortunately led to delays in issuing Remedial Service Statements to some members. The Ministry of Defence acknowledges these challenges and is actively working to overcome them. It remains fully committed to ensuring that all affected members receive their statements as swiftly as possible, with a firm deadline of 31 March 2026.

Regular updates on the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2015 Remedy are available on GOV.UK via the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans#pension-remedy

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