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Written question asked by Stephen Farry (Alliance) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 May 2024. It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Disability

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what his planned timetable is for ensuring that the (a) National Disability Strategy is and (b) related policies are compliant with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Answer

The commitments set out in the National Disability Strategy are designed to support the UK to become as accessible and inclusive as possible, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’ aims of progressive realisation. The strategy, together with other work such as the Disability Action Plan, demonstrate this Government's commitment to implementing the Convention through its legislation, policies and services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26633
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Disability UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Link
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