UK Raises Pay-Out To Soldiers Wounded In Battle
BRITAIN'S defense secretary says British
soldiers injured while fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq will receive
increased compensation following a review.
Bob Ainsworth has told lawmakers that some
one-time payments for injuries will rise by 50 percent.
He said last month the guaranteed lifetime
income paid to the most seriously injured troops who are unable to
carry on working will also be raised to reflect likely promotions
they would have received.
That change will particularly benefit young
soldiers who suffer life-changing injuries.
The Ministry of Defense had set up the
review amid public pressure to increase compensation given to
soldiers wounded in battle. |
