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HANSARDDisabled People in Work13. What progress the Government have made on increasing the number of disabled people in work by 1 million between 2017 and 2027.06 Jun 2022HANSARDDisabled People in WorkThe Government can be rightly proud of unlocking the potential of 1.3 million more disabled people, but the majority of people with disabilities or long-term health conditions…06 Jun 2022HANSARDChildhood Cancer OutcomesMy right hon. Friend is making a typically powerful speech and she makes a key point. We must be better at linking up parents so that they have crucial peer-to-peer support as…26 Apr 2022HANSARDFootball GovernanceI too pay tribute to my fellow Panini football sticker collector, my hon. Friend the Member for Chatham and Aylesford (Tracey Crouch), for the fantastic work that she has done and…25 Apr 2022HANSARDDisabled People: Trust in DWPIn addition to the Minister’s vital work with leading health and disability charities, can she confirm that she is fully engaged with the regional stakeholder networks to ensure…07 Feb 2022HANSARD English Football League Governance: Derby County FCAlthough football finance expert Kieran Maguire warned the EFL in 2018, it was 19 months before the EFL issued financial fair play charges. This allowed the situation to escalate…18 Jan 2022HANSARDElections BillIn that case, why does my local Labour party insist on photo voter ID when it comes to select my opponent in each election?17 Jan 2022HANSARDElections BillDoes the Minister welcome the fact that in Swindon, when we had the voter ID pilots, our turnout went up? When the pilot came to an end, my residents complained that it was not…17 Jan 2022HANSARDNational Disability StrategyI commend the Minister for driving forward the national disability strategy with a real zest. My inspirational constituent Becky Maddern of the Benjamin’s Smile charity champions…13 Dec 2021HANSARDDisabled People: Support in WorkWe can be rightly proud of delivering record disability employment, but to meet our commitment of 1 million more disabled people in work by 2027, we must expand opportunities…08 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillAlthough the temporary increase in universal credit has come to an end, surely the hon. Gentleman would welcome the permanent increases to the local housing allowance and the work…20 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am very much looking forward to going to the Work and Pensions Committee to discuss this very topic this coming Wednesday. It is disappointing that the hon. Member does not…13 Sept 2021HANSARDDisabled People: Employment OpportunitiesMy hon. Friend highlights the absolute importance of supporting people with autism into work, highlighting the supported internships, traineeships, local supported employment…13 Sept 2021HANSARDDisabled People: Employment OpportunitiesWe are committed to seeing 1 million more disabled people in work, supporting that through initiatives including the work and health programme, access to work, disability…13 Sept 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaTackling poverty is a key priority for this Government, as seen with the £650 billion infrastructure investment that will deliver 425,000 more jobs a year. While the temporary…13 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are committed to seeing more disabled people becoming elected representatives. In addition to political parties doing more, the national disability strategy sets out the…13 Sept 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaRecruitment, retention and career progression are key to levelling up, so the successful delivery of the Government’s plan for jobs is vital. Through both the national disability…13 Sept 2021HANSARDImproving Support for Disabled People and People with Health ConditionsI am pleased today to update the house on the publications of Shaping Future Support: the Health and Disability Green Paper and the “Health is everyone’s business” consultation…20 Jul 2021HANSARDEmployment and Support AllowanceI am pleased to confirm that the exercise to correct past Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) underpayments and pay arrears, following conversion from previous incapacity…12 Jul 2021HANSARDDisability Benefits: End-of-life SupportThe Government are committed to supporting people nearing the end of their lives. The current Special Rules for Terminal Illness (SRTI) have been in place, unchanged since 1990…08 Jul 2021