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1700908

	registered interest
	date	15/04/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	LGBT Veterans Independent Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral statement of the Minister for Defence People and Families of 13 December 2023 on LGBT Veterans Independent Review, Official Report, column 898, what his planned timetable is for a full debate on the recommendations of the Etherton report.
	tabling member constituency	Eltham
	tabling member printed	Clive Efford
	uin	21501
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2024 answer text <p>This Government commissioned the LGBT Veterans Independent Review under Lord Etherton in 2022 which covers the period 1967-2000. Its findings were published on 19 July 2023. Since then, the Government has been actioning Lord Etherton’s recommendationsat pace. I made an oral statement on 13 December 2023 when the Government’s full response was published and took questions from 20 colleagues. A debate will be scheduled as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 18/04/2024 12:49:02 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	165 label Biography information for Clive Efford

1695746

	registered interest
	date	13/03/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	LGBT Veterans Independent Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 1 March 2024 to Question 15405 on LGBT Veterans Independent Review, whether his Department plans to create a single application form for LGBT veterans who are applying for financial compensation.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
	tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
	uin	18347
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2024 answer text <p>Defence continues to work at pace to establish an appropriate scheme for the financial award and aims to follow a similar application process as the non-financial award recommendations. Development of the scheme and the application process is underway.</p><p>The Government worked with LGBT Veterans and charities at pace to implement an accessible process for LGBT veterans to apply for restorative measures. While there are no current plans to change the application process, Defence will continue to review it to ensure it is appropriate and accessible. We are committed to ensuring that all restorative measures are easily accessible for our valued LGBT veterans.</p><p>In the meantime, Defence will continue to engage with stakeholders and is committed to providing updates on the development of the scheme; eligibility criteria; and information on the application process on the ‘LGBT Veterans: support and next steps’ GOV.UK page as soon as possible.</p><p>For those with further accessibility requirements, Defence provides a Veterans Welfare Service (VWS), which includes assistance in completion of application forms. Further information on this service can be found on their GOV.UK page (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/veterans-welfare-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/veterans-welfare-service</a>).</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 18348 question first answered 21/03/2024 13:03:40 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1695747

	registered interest
	date	13/03/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	LGBT Veterans Independent Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 1 March 2024 to Question 15405 on LGBT Veterans Independent Review, whether his Department has plans to increase the accessibility of the application process for LGBT veterans who are seeking (a) financial compensation and (b) other non-financial restorative measures.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
	tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
	uin	18348
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2024 answer text <p>Defence continues to work at pace to establish an appropriate scheme for the financial award and aims to follow a similar application process as the non-financial award recommendations. Development of the scheme and the application process is underway.</p><p>The Government worked with LGBT Veterans and charities at pace to implement an accessible process for LGBT veterans to apply for restorative measures. While there are no current plans to change the application process, Defence will continue to review it to ensure it is appropriate and accessible. We are committed to ensuring that all restorative measures are easily accessible for our valued LGBT veterans.</p><p>In the meantime, Defence will continue to engage with stakeholders and is committed to providing updates on the development of the scheme; eligibility criteria; and information on the application process on the ‘LGBT Veterans: support and next steps’ GOV.UK page as soon as possible.</p><p>For those with further accessibility requirements, Defence provides a Veterans Welfare Service (VWS), which includes assistance in completion of application forms. Further information on this service can be found on their GOV.UK page (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/veterans-welfare-service" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/veterans-welfare-service</a>).</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 18347 question first answered 21/03/2024 13:03:40 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1693773

	registered interest
	date	05/03/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	LGBT Veterans Independent Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many awards to veterans have been made consequent to the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.
	tabling member constituency	Ashford
	tabling member printed	Damian Green
	uin	17028
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2024 answer text <p>The Government accepted the recommendations of Lord Etherton’s report, including the financial award scheme in its formal response, published in December 2023. Development of the scheme is at an early stage so the Government cannot yet confirm the details, the expected number of claimants, or the likely size of awards.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to maintaining the momentum of the Review and continues to work at pace on the financial award scheme. Further updates on the development of the financial award will be added to the LGBT Veterans: Support and next steps page on GOV.UK when available: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps</a></p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 17029 question first answered 13/03/2024 14:57:47 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

1693774

	registered interest
	date	05/03/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	LGBT Veterans Independent Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average award made to veterans consequent on the LGBT Veterans Independent Review is.
	tabling member constituency	Ashford
	tabling member printed	Damian Green
	uin	17029
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2024 answer text <p>The Government accepted the recommendations of Lord Etherton’s report, including the financial award scheme in its formal response, published in December 2023. Development of the scheme is at an early stage so the Government cannot yet confirm the details, the expected number of claimants, or the likely size of awards.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to maintaining the momentum of the Review and continues to work at pace on the financial award scheme. Further updates on the development of the financial award will be added to the LGBT Veterans: Support and next steps page on GOV.UK when available: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps</a></p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 17028 question first answered 13/03/2024 14:57:47 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	76 label Biography information for Damian Green

1691570

	registered interest
	date	26/02/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	LGBT Veterans Independent Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 February 2024 to Question 12239 on LGBT Veterans Independent Review, what progress his Department has made on implementing the final 23 recommendations made by the LGBT Veterans Independent Review, published on 19 July 2023.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
	tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
	uin	15549
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/02/2024 answer text <p>Of the remaining 23 recommendations, eight are for Defence, including the recommendations for a financial award. 12 of the recommendations are for the National Health Service, while the Office for Veterans’ Affairs is leading on the three recommendations for a memorial.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to maintaining the momentum of the Review and continues to work at pace on the outstanding recommendations, all of which are on track to be delivered in line with the timelines committed to in the Government’s response to the Review. Defence is committed to providing updates on the dedicated LGBT Veterans: Support and Next Steps GOV.UK page at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps</a>.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 29/02/2024 17:19:16 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1691397

	registered interest
	date	23/02/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	LGBT Veterans Independent Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of the accessibility of the application scheme for LGBT veterans to apply for restorative measures.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
	tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
	uin	15405
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2024 answer text <p>The Government worked with LGBT Veterans and charities at pace to implement an accessible process for LGBT veterans to apply for restorative measures.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has provided guidance to applicants on GOV.UK, explaining each restorative measure, the application process, estimated delivery timelines and contact information.</p><p> </p><p>The application forms ensure that all new and planned non-financial restorative measures can be applied to in one single application, with applicants selecting their preferred method of engagement.</p><p> </p><p>Defence is committed to making restorative measures easily accessible for our valued LGBT veterans and encourages them to access the guidance and application forms on GOV.UK.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 01/03/2024 10:19:26 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1688210

	registered interest
	date	07/02/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	LGBT Veterans Independent Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to publish deadlines for the implementation of recommendations from the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
	tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
	uin	13495
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/02/2024 answer text <p>The Government has accepted the recommendations of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review, and our committed deadlines can be found in the Government's formal response to the Review: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lgbt-veterans-independent-review-government-response" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lgbt-veterans-independent-review-government-response</a>. The Government continues to work at pace to deliver the intent behind the report’s recommendations, and as of 8 February 2024, 26 of the 49 recommendations have already been completed. There is and has been extensive engagement with LGBT veteran charities and activists at both official and Ministerial level, and Defence will continue to engage with LGBT veterans as we deliver the recommendations.</p><p> </p><p>Defence encourages those affected to apply for and register their interest in restorative measures by completing an application of interest form on the following page: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 13510 question first answered 19/02/2024 17:27:24 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1688211

	registered interest
	date	07/02/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	LGBT Veterans Independent Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to consult LGBT veteran charities and activists on the implementation of the recommendations in the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
	tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
	uin	13510
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/02/2024 answer text <p>The Government has accepted the recommendations of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review, and our committed deadlines can be found in the Government's formal response to the Review: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lgbt-veterans-independent-review-government-response" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lgbt-veterans-independent-review-government-response</a>. The Government continues to work at pace to deliver the intent behind the report’s recommendations, and as of 8 February 2024, 26 of the 49 recommendations have already been completed. There is and has been extensive engagement with LGBT veteran charities and activists at both official and Ministerial level, and Defence will continue to engage with LGBT veterans as we deliver the recommendations.</p><p> </p><p>Defence encourages those affected to apply for and register their interest in restorative measures by completing an application of interest form on the following page: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 13495 question first answered 19/02/2024 17:27:24 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe

1688214

	registered interest
	date	07/02/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	LGBT Veterans Independent Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to facilitate parliamentary scrutiny of the Government's implementation of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Selly Oak
	tabling member printed	Steve McCabe
	uin	13511
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/02/2024 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 18 December 2023 to Question 5980 to the hon. Member for Brentford and Isleworth (Ruth Cadbury).</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 19/02/2024 17:26:48 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison attachment 1 file name 5980 - Veterans LGBT+ People.docx title Veterans: LGBT+ People
	tabling member	298 label Biography information for Steve McCabe