§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what action he will take to inform ex-servicemen demobbed in 1952 of entitlement to war benefit; and if he will make a statement. [70560]
§ Dr. MoonieThe Veterans Agency already undertakes a significant amount of publicity to raise awareness about war pensions. It does not however target ex-servicemen demobbed in any particular year.
The Agency issues a range of information leaflets and posters to a number of different outlets such as post offices, regimental museums, GP surgeries and works closely with ex-service organisations. In addition the Veterans Agency website contains comprehensive information and the War Pensioners Welfare Service holds advice days and surgeries using a mobile advice unit to access more remote areas.
494WThere are no time limits for claiming a war pension but the onus is and always has been on the individual to make a claim.