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Written question asked by Yasmin Qureshi (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2020 (named day). It was answered by Justin Tomlinson (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 June 2020 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Coronavirus: Disability

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Government plans to implement the recommendations of the Scope's report entitled the Disability Report: Disabled People and the Coronavirus Crisis, published in May 2020.

Answer

The Disability Unit is working across Government Departments to ensure that the needs of disabled people are considered in the Government’s response to Covid-19. The Government welcomes Scope’s report on 'Disabled People and the Coronavirus Crisis', and will consider its recommendations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
51816
Session
2019-21
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Disability Scope Coronavirus
Link
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