Oral QuestionDepartment for Work and Pensions

What progress he has made with the Minister for Women and Equalities on reducing discrimination against people with disabilities.

Tabled: 24 October 2023Answered: 30 October 2023

Asked by

Debbie Abrahams

LabourOldham East and Saddleworth

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Answer from Hansard

Pat McFadden

It is always a pleasure to meet my parliamentary neighbour from Dudley. She is absolutely right to draw attention to the role of allied health professionals, because there is a strong link between good health and employment, and this problem has to be seen across departmental boundaries.