Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17550

Veterans: LGBT+ People

Tabled: 9 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026

Question

Mr Alex Barros-Curtis

LabourCardiff West

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has considered establishing a permanent programme of engagement with LGBTQ+ veterans following the closure of the Financial Recognition Scheme.

Answer

Mr Calvin Bailey
This government is committed to ensuring that all veterans, including those from groups which may have felt previously underrepresented such as LGBT+ and women veterans, have easy access to support, when and where it is needed. Late last year, we launched...

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