Disability Action Plan

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:36 pm on 5 February 2024.

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Photo of Mims Davies Mims Davies The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions 4:36, 5 February 2024

Not so much, she says, so there we go. I reiterate that the disability action plan is not just another consultation, but real, tangible action to change people’s daily lives, with 13 practical actions across 14 different areas.[This section has been corrected on 19 February 2024, column 10MC — read correction] (Correction) It is about building a society that works for everyone.

Vicky Foxcroft is right to point out that day-to-day life is too difficult for disabled people and their families; I agree with her. That is why we have taken the opportunities we can take in this round, alongside the wider national disabilities strategy. I would love to boil the ocean and to have fixed everything in the month or so I have been in the role, but I assure hon. Members that irrespective of the perceived level of the role, I have the convening power and support across Government. I am delighted that the hon. Lady keeps pushing for my elevation, but under the previous Labour Administration the Minister for Disabled People was an Under-Secretary of State. I am extremely proud to be an Under-Secretary of State