House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
War Pensions Scheme Uprating 2022
10 February 2022 · Ministry of Defence
Proposed by Leo Docherty Con Aldershot
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Key points
- The rates for war pensions and allowances will increase by 3.1% from April 11th, 2022.
- The uprating is in line with the September 2021 Consumer Price Index.
- The statement includes detailed updated rates for various categories including disablement pension and widow's benefits.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the annual uprating of war pensions and allowances for 2022.
Action requested
The rates will increase by 3.1% from April 11th, in line with the September 2021 Consumer Price Index. The table provides detailed updated rates for various categories such as disablement pension, supplementary allowances, widow's benefits, and more.
Key facts
- Rates are increasing by 3.1 per cent.
- Increase takes effect from April 11th, 2022.
- Disablement Pension (officer) increases from £10,123 to £10,436 annually.
- Unemployability allowance personal rate rises from £119.90 to £123.60 weekly.
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