LGBT Veterans Independent Review

Lord Paddick Excerpts

Monday 23rd February 2026 Lords Chamber

[Lord Coaker (Lab)]

Let me talk to FCDO colleagues about that and come back to the noble Baroness with a letter, rather than make something up, because I am not sure of the answer. I will go back to the FCDO, write to the noble Baroness and put a copy in the Library.

[Lord Paddick (Non-Afl)]

My Lords, I declare an interest as the independent chair of the panel deciding on impact payments under the LGBT financial recognition scheme. Although I acknowledge the strenuous efforts of the independent panel members, who are dealing with long, complex and harrowing cases, will the Minister ensure that the appointment of an additional chair and additional panel members is expedited to ensure that all cases are dealt with by the absolute deadline of April 2027?

[Lord Coaker (Lab)]

The simple answer is yes. The noble Lord makes an important point. I will ensure that the ministry takes that forward and expedites this as quickly as possible to support the excellent work that the noble Lord has been doing with the other panel members.