Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 62307

Veterans: LGBT+ People

Tabled: 24 June 2025

Answered: 2 July 2025

Question

James Naish

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the £75 million budget allocated for financial reparations to 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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