It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Pritchard. I thank the hon. Member for Chichester (Jess Brown-Fuller) for securing this important debate and for her wider efforts to ensure that LGBT veterans are properly and promptly compensated for past injuries, injustices and wrongdoings. The Minister acknowledges the courageous actions of individuals like Fighting With Pride in bringing attention to issues faced by LGBT military personnel. Since coming into office, significant progress has been made including launching a financial recognition scheme with a budget raised to £75 million. Despite concerns about payment delays, particularly for terminally ill or elderly veterans, the Government is prioritising these cases and will continue to expedite payments efficiently while ensuring no one misses out due to illness or age. The Minister also assures that steps are being taken to improve the processing speed of claims through additional resources and staff allocation. Provided statistics on scheme applications, highlighting £4.2 million paid in total with individual payments exceeding £50,000. Emphasised that the scheme is about financial recognition and acknowledging injustices faced by LGBT veterans. Committed to regular updates for Members and individuals affected. Stated ongoing commitment to implementing all recommendations from Lord Etherton’s review.