Written questions

LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme

Commons · Question 57135 · Tabled 3 Jun 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 11 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Chris Ward

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on providing payments to LGBTQ+ veterans under the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 11 Jun 2025

The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) launched in December of 2024, and as of 9 June 2025, 44 applicants have received payment. We have been prioritising payment to the elderly and those with serious health conditions to ensure they receive support ...