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Written question asked by Jonathan Reynolds (Labour) on Monday, 20 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 September 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 23 September 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Chloe Smith (Conservative) on Friday, 24 September 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Government Departments: Disability

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will outline the responsibilities of Disability Ministerial Champions set out in the National Disability Strategy.

Answer

The first Ministerial Disability Champions were appointed in summer 2020, at the request of the Prime Minister, to drive the development and delivery of the National Disability Strategy.

Their role includes championing disabled people and driving the delivery of the National Disability Strategy in their respective departments.

An updated list of Departmental Ministerial Disability Champions will be announced shortly, and published on GOV.UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
51687
Session
2021-22
Related items
National Disability Strategy
Wednesday, 28 July 2021
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Disability Government departments
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk