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 - Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)
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.