Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Bob Blackman Excerpts
Wednesday 7th June 2023

(1 year, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mims Davies Portrait Mims Davies
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Our disability employment adviser is there to understand exactly those needs and support. I point people to the benefits calculator on gov.uk, and say that there will be further cost of living payment support. The House will be keen to know that the Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work will be joining the conference of states parties to the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and focusing on how we can get more people into work and progressing and thriving.

Bob Blackman Portrait Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)
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T7. What plans does my right hon. Friend have to amend the Equality Act 2010, which would give us the opportunity to remove caste as a protected characteristic?

Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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At the moment, the Government have no plans to amend that Act. Obviously, we keep everything under further consideration.