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Written question asked by Matthew Offord (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 2021. It was answered by Chloe Smith (Conservative) on Monday, 8 November 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Disability

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on cross-departmental work to implement effectively the National Disability Strategy.

Answer

The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a wide range of issues, including the National Disability Strategy which was published in July.

At the request of the Prime Minister, a set of Ministerial Disability Champions were appointed in summer 2020, to drive the development and delivery of the National Disability Strategy.

Their role, as set out on GOV.UK, includes championing disabled people and driving the delivery of the National Disability Strategy in their respective departments.

As detailed in the strategy itself, the government will publish an annual report in summer 2022, detailing the progress made against commitments. An updated list of Departmental Ministerial Disability Champions will be published on GOV.UK in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65416
Session
2021-22
Related items
National Disability Strategy
Wednesday, 28 July 2021
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Disability Departmental coordination
Link
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