Veterans: LGBT+ People
Commons · Question 26800 · Tabled 2 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Chris Ward
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate he has made of the number of people supported through the LGBT+ Financial Recognition Scheme; and what further steps he plans to take to ensure all eligible LGBT+ veterans are able to access
Answer
Answered by Calvin Bailey, 7 Sep 2026
As of 1 September 2026, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme had received 1,716 applications and paid out more than £58 million. With fewer than 100 days remaining before the Scheme closes, Defence has intensified its awareness campaign to reach as many ...