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registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2024-04-15
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading LGBT Veterans Independent Review remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Eltham more like this
tabling member printed
Clive Efford more like this
uin 21501 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-18more like thismore than 2024-04-18
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> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire remove filter
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-04-18T12:49:02.74Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-18T12:49:02.74Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
165
label Biography information for Clive Efford more like this
1695746
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading LGBT Veterans Independent Review remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Selly Oak more like this
tabling member printed
Steve McCabe more like this
uin 18347 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-21more like thismore than 2024-03-21
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 remove filter
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
grouped question UIN 18348 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-21T13:03:40.333Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-21T13:03:40.333Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
298
label Biography information for Steve McCabe more like this
1695747
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading LGBT Veterans Independent Review remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Selly Oak more like this
tabling member printed
Steve McCabe more like this
uin 18348 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-21more like thismore than 2024-03-21
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 remove filter
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
grouped question UIN 18347 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-21T13:03:40.397Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-21T13:03:40.397Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
298
label Biography information for Steve McCabe more like this
1693773
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-05more like thismore than 2024-03-05
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading LGBT Veterans Independent Review remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Ashford more like this
tabling member printed
Damian Green more like this
uin 17028 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
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> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire remove filter
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
grouped question UIN 17029 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-13T14:57:47.197Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-13T14:57:47.197Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
76
label Biography information for Damian Green more like this
1693774
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-05more like thismore than 2024-03-05
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading LGBT Veterans Independent Review remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Ashford more like this
tabling member printed
Damian Green more like this
uin 17029 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
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> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire remove filter
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
grouped question UIN 17028 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-13T14:57:47.227Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-13T14:57:47.227Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
76
label Biography information for Damian Green more like this
1691570
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-26more like thismore than 2024-02-26
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading LGBT Veterans Independent Review remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Selly Oak more like this
tabling member printed
Steve McCabe more like this
uin 15549 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
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> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire remove filter
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-29T17:19:16.98Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-29T17:19:16.98Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
298
label Biography information for Steve McCabe more like this
1691397
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-23more like thismore than 2024-02-23
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading LGBT Veterans Independent Review remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Selly Oak more like this
tabling member printed
Steve McCabe more like this
uin 15405 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-01more like thismore than 2024-03-01
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> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire remove filter
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-01T10:19:26.793Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-01T10:19:26.793Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
298
label Biography information for Steve McCabe more like this
1688210
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-07more like thismore than 2024-02-07
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading LGBT Veterans Independent Review remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Selly Oak more like this
tabling member printed
Steve McCabe more like this
uin 13495 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-19more like thismore than 2024-02-19
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 remove filter
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
grouped question UIN 13510 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-19T17:27:24.47Zmore like thisremove minimum value filter
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
298
label Biography information for Steve McCabe more like this
1688211
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-07more like thismore than 2024-02-07
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading LGBT Veterans Independent Review remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Selly Oak more like this
tabling member printed
Steve McCabe more like this
uin 13510 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-19more like thismore than 2024-02-19
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 remove filter
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
grouped question UIN 13495 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-19T17:27:24.517Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-19T17:27:24.517Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
298
label Biography information for Steve McCabe more like this