Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 29278
Candidates: Disability
Tabled: 5 February 2025
Answered: 11 February 2025
Question
Zöe Franklin
Liberal Democrat — Guildford
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if her Department will take steps to establish a funding scheme to support disabled candidates for elections in England.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsIt is the Government’s ambition to see more disabled people in public office. The Government takes positive action to promote disabled people’s participation in public life, including protecting disabled people through the Equality Act 2010. In relation t...
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