Veterans: LGBT+ People
Commons · Question 28188 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 15 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Maguire
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department will consider the potential merits of distributing monies left over in the the £75m LGBT Veterans Financial Recognition Scheme to eligible veterans, amended from the current cap of £50m earmarke
Answer
Answered by Calvin Bailey, 15 Sep 2026
To date, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme (FRS) has paid out over £58 million to applicants, exceeding the £50 million minimum payout commitment. Defence continues to maximise awareness of the FRS among eligible veterans and encourage applications be...