Question follow-through · 16591

LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many applications have been made to the LGBTQ+ Independent Impact Panel; how many have been determined; and how many remain outstanding.

answeredMinistry of Defence

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Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Tabled
7 Jul 2026
Target answer date
9 Jul 2026
Answer
14 Jul 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 7 Jul 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many applications have been made to the LGBTQ+ Independent Impact Panel; how many have been determined; and how many remain outstanding.

  2. 9 Jul 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 14 Jul 2026

    Answer published

    As of 6 July 2026, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme has received 1,290 applications for an Impact Payment, of which, 804 have received a decision from the Independent Panel and 486 are pending a decision from the Panel.

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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