Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the potential merits of disregarding compensation received under the War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme for the purpose of calculating entitlement to Pension Credit and to other means-tested benefits for which such payments are not disregarded in full; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill

What stage is the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill at?

The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill?

The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill was sponsored by Josh Babarinde.

When was the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 28 January 2026, at first reading.

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