House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Ministry of Defence's contribution to Scotland’s Redress Scheme for survivors of historical abuse in care
17 July 2025 · Ministry of Defence
Proposed by Alistair Carns Lab Birmingham Selly Oak
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At a glance
Key points
- The Ministry of Defence has joined Scotland's Redress Scheme for survivors of historical abuse in care at Queen Victoria School.
- The Ministry of Defence will contribute fair and meaningful funding towards redress payments as part of the scheme.
- A letter from the Ministry of Defence acknowledging the harm caused will be published on the scheme's website.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) contribution to Scotland’s Redress Scheme for survivors of historical abuse in care at Queen Victoria School.
Action requested
The MOD has joined the Redress Scheme and will make fair and meaningful contributions towards funding redress payments. The MOD has also provided a letter acknowledging harm which will be published on the scheme's website, along with financial details included in annual reporting by the Scottish Government.
Key facts
- Queen Victoria School is owned and operated by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
- Investigations covered years from 1951 to 2021.
- The Redress Scheme provides redress payments to people who were abused while in care before December 1, 2004.
- The MOD will make contributions towards funding redress payments.