Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 57135

LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme

Tabled: 3 June 2025

Answered: 11 June 2025

Question

Chris Ward

Labour — Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on providing payments to LGBTQ+ veterans under the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme.

Answer

Al Carns

The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) launched in December of 2024, and as of 9 June 2025, 44 applicants have received payment. We have been prioritising payment to the elderly and those with serious health conditions to ensure they receive support ...

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