Compensation to Britain’s most gravely wounded troops to be doubled
July 16, 2008
The Ministry of Defence is all set to double the current level of compensation provided to Britain’s most gravely wounded troops. The maximum payment will go up to £570,000, on top of an assured income payment for life. A smaller rise in the awards will also be given to those service personnel, having sustained less serious or grave injuries.
The measures are part of a comprehensive package that is aimed at making sure personnel and their families are better supported in areas like education and housing. The Defence Secretary, Des Browne, is going to unveil the Command Paper that will set out the new strategy to Parliament.
The developments come after a Royal British Legion campaign put up a demand for service personnel and their families’ fitting treatment as well as recognition - from government and society.
The forces charity believed the Military Covenant, which assures soldiers fair treatment in lieu of other rights, was not being upheld. Relatives of those gravey injured in recent years have campaigned for higher compensation.
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