Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Justin Tomlinson and Rob Butler

Monday 19th October 2020 Commons Chamber

[Rob Butler (Aylesbury) (Con)]

What steps she is taking to help people with disabilities into employment.

[The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work (Justin Tomlinson)]

As a Government, we are proud that 1.3 million more disabled people are in work since 2013—a record high. We continue to offer support through the Work and Health, intensive personalised employment support, Disability Confident and Access to Work programmes.

[Rob Butler]

The disability employment gap in my constituency is 25.4% and there are concerns that it will widen as the economy suffers from the impact of covid-19. What reassurance can the Minister give me that disabled people will get the specific help they need to find work —for example, through tailored support or the funding of reasonable adjustments on the kickstart scheme?