Written question asked by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 25 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 June 2023 (named day). It was answered by Stuart Andrew (Conservative) on Monday, 5 June 2023 on behalf of the Government Equalities Office.
Access to Elected Office for Disabled People Fund
- Question
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To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether it is her Department's policy to provide additional funding to support disabled candidates standing at the next General Election.
- Answer
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The Equality Act 2010 stipulates that parties must make reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates and ensure, as far as possible, that they have the same access as non-disabled candidates. Ministers have made clear in letters to parties and Statements to the House that ultimately the responsibility sits with political parties.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 186960
- Session
- 2022-23
- Related items
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Disability Elections Access to Elected Office for Disabled People Fund
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- 2023-06-27 15:57:41 +0100
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