Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16591

LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme

Tabled: 7 July 2026

Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

Navendu Mishra

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many applications have been made to the LGBTQ+ Independent Impact Panel; how many have been determined; and how many remain outstanding.

Answer

Mr Calvin Bailey

As of 6 July 2026, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme has received 1,290 applications for an Impact Payment, of which, 804 have received a decision from the Independent Panel and 486 are pending a decision from the Panel.