Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 95912
Candidates: Disability
Tabled: 1 December 2025
Answered: 12 December 2025
Question
Jo White
Labour — Bassetlaw
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what consideration he has made of bringing back the Access to Elected Office Fund for disabled candidates seeking election.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsIt is this government’s ambition to see more disabled people in public office. We have been clear that we will champion disabled people’s rights and work closely with them so that disabled people’s views and voices are at the heart of decision-making. A n...
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