Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 42947

Veterans: LGBT+ People

Tabled: 31 March 2025
Answered: 8 April 2025
Named Day

Question

Noah Law

LabourSt Austell and Newquay

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on issuing payments under the LGBT Veterans Financial Recognition Scheme.

Answer

Al Carns
The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme launched on 13 December 2024. As of 31 March 2025, 917 applications had been received. Fighting With Pride, the Royal British Legion and Veterans UK are providing ongoing support to veterans with their applications. T...

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