Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 65692

Armed Forces: Dismissal

Tabled: 8 July 2025

Answered: 11 July 2025

Named Day

Question

Sir Julian Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many veterans previously dismissed from the Armed Forces for reasons relating to their sexuality have applied to the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme since December 2024; whether the allocated funds will be

Answer

Al Carns

As of 7 July 2025, 856 Veterans had applied for the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) Dismissed or Discharged Payment, and 84 payments had been made. The FRS rules specify that priority is given to applicants who are over 80 years of age, have a ter...

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