Oral Question·Women and Equalities
“What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle inequalities faced by young disabled people in the labour market.”
Tabled: 28 August 2025Answered: 3 September 2025
Asked by
Jim Shannon
Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford
Answering Minister
the Minister for Women and Equalities
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
We want young people with disabilities and health impairments to secure good employment as soon as possible and to fulfil their aspirations. The “Pathways to Work” Green Paper proposed a youth phase in health and disability benefits, and we are currently reviewing the consultation responses.