Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 62305

Veterans: LGBT+ People

Tabled: 24 June 2025
Answered: 2 July 2025

Question

James Naish

LabourRushcliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will outline a planned timeline for issuing financial reparations to all eligible LGBT veterans affected by the historic ban on homosexuality in the armed forces.

Answer

Al Carns
The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) continues to make progress with applications, with processing capacity expected to increase in the coming months. As of 23 June 2025, the FRS had made payments of £3.4 million to 69 applicants with life-limiting...

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