We asked MoD why it has not written to all potentially eligible veterans through the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme. MoD told us it was doing all it could to promote the scheme, but it could not contact all eligible veterans as service records were so fragmented.47 We also expressed concern that the deadline for applications of December 2026 may mean claimants miss out on financial recognition. MoD said in response it will continue to promote awareness of the scheme and referenced additional investment in a specialist to deliver outreach but did not address the cut-off date for applications. When asked whether the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme could be extended if claims are submitted after December 2026, MoD said its focus was on maximising the number of claims submitted before the deadline and that it did not have a contingency in place. It also said that any extension to the scheme would require ministers to enact the necessary legislation.48