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Veterans: Compensation

Asked by Jessica MordenLabourMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 14 January 2026UIN 103725

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Crown Proceedings Act 1947 not being applied retrospectively on the ability of veterans to claim compensation; and what assessment he has mad

Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 25 November 2025 to Question 91751 to the hon. Member for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire (Mr Angus MacDonald).

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