House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Disability Update
13 June 2022 · Department for Work and Pensions
Proposed by Chloe Smith Con Norwich North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- UK government is investing 1.3bn over three years in employment support for disabled people
- Government will publish a Health and Disability white paper later in 2022
- Certain policies are being paused while the government seeks permission to appeal a High Court decision regarding the National Disability Strategy
Issue summary
The statement addresses the UK's commitment to improving the lives of disabled people both domestically and internationally, including measures taken in response to legal challenges.
Action requested
The government is investing £1.3bn over three years in employment support for disabled people and will be publishing a Health and Disability white paper later this year. They are pausing certain policies while seeking permission to appeal a High Court decision regarding the National Disability Strategy.
Key facts
- The UK aims to deliver long term change through practical actions and wide-ranging policies across government.
- Since 2013, there has been strong growth in the number and rate of disabled people in employment.
- £1.3bn investment over three years for employment support for disabled people.
- The High Court declared the National Disability Strategy unlawful in January 2022 due to a legal consultation requirement issue.