Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 15901
Elections: Disability
Tabled: 25 November 2024
Answered: 2 December 2024
Named DayQuestion
Shaun Davies
Labour — Telford
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of establishing a permanent Access to Elected Office fund for disabled election candidates.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsIt is the Government’s ambition to see more disabled people in public office. The Government has been clear that it will champion disabled people's rights, and work closely with them so that disabled people's voices and views are at the heart of all we do...
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