Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 91315

LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme

Tabled: 17 November 2025
Answered: 25 November 2025

Question

David Mundell

ConservativeDumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what monies he has allocated to fund publicity for the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme in order to ensure awareness of the Scheme.

Answer

Louise Sandher-Jones

The Ministry of Defence is committed to ensuring that all eligible LGBT Veterans are made aware of the Financial Recognition Scheme. To this end, we have employed a range of communication channels, including social media platforms, partnerships with external charities, and engagement with relevant networks, to reach out to LGBT Veterans affected by the historic ban. It would not be appropriate to disclose the precise funding allocated to these publicity efforts, as this information is considered commercially sensitive.

Our priority remains ensuring that those impacted by the ban are informed ahead of the Financial Recognition Scheme’s closure at 23:59 on 12 December 2026, and we will continue to work with stakeholders and utilise appropriate communication methods to achieve this.