Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 60587

Disability: Candidates

Tabled: 17 June 2025

Answered: 25 June 2025

Question

Christine Jardine

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when she plans to introduce a funding scheme for disabled candidates, in the context of Disability Action Plan commitments; and what progress she has made on a funding scheme for disabled candidates.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

The Disability Action Plan was an initiative of the previous administration. It 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 tha...

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