Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 62306

Veterans: LGBT+ People

Tabled: 24 June 2025

Answered: 2 July 2025

Question

James Naish

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what feedback he has received from LGBT veterans’ organisations on the implementation of the financial reparations scheme for 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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