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Written question asked by Crispin Blunt (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 June 2023 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 June 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


LGBT Veterans Independent Review

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to publish the LGBT Veterans Independent Review.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence and the Office for Veterans' Affairs jointly commissioned the independent review to better understand the impacts and implications of the pre-2000 policy relating to LGBT people serving in HM Armed Forces. The review underlines Defence's unwavering commitment to understanding how best to support its veteran and LGBT community.

Lord Etherton recently concluded his independent review and submitted his report and recommendations to the Secretary of State for Defence and the Minister for Veterans' Affairs in the Cabinet Office. The Government will now consider the report and recommendations and decide which Departments are best placed to take action. Defence is committed to publishing the report and responding in full in due course after giving the report due consideration, as per the terms of reference.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
190758
Session
2022-23
Subjects
LGBT Veterans Independent Review
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk