Written questions

LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme

Commons · Question 64646 · Tabled 2 Jul 2025 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 10 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Ben Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many claims have been made to the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme; and what steps he is taking to ensure all potential recipients are aware of the scheme before it closes in December 2026.

Answer

Answered by Al Carns, 10 Jul 2025

As of 30 June 2025, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) had received 1,099 formal applications, of which none had been rejected. We have been prioritising payment to the elderly and those with serious health conditions to ensure they receive suppo...