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Written Question
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Monday 19th October 2020

Asked by: Baroness Mone (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Answered by Baroness Stedman-Scott - Opposition Whip (Lords)

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed annually on 3 December around the world. It aims to increase awareness of disability issues and to promote the rights and well-being of disabled people.

The Government supports these aims and will mark the day through various activities. We will provide more details in due course.