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Nadia Whittome

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Business of the House
Thursday 23rd January 2020

(4 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mims Davies Portrait Mims Davies
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The Access to Work programme is a demand-led scheme that helps disabled people to get advice and a discretionary grant of up to £59,000 per annum. It is a flexible in-work support programme, and it will deliver reasonable adjustments, working with employers. I am sure that Ministers will be happy to hear from the hon. Lady.

Nadia Whittome Portrait Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East) (Lab)
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2. What recent equalities impact assessment she has made of the EU Withdrawal Agreement.

Elizabeth Truss Portrait The Minister for Women and Equalities (Elizabeth Truss)
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Britain has long been a world leader in ensuring that everybody has equal opportunities, from race relations legislation to the Equal Pay Act 1970. As we leave the European Union, we will continue to forge ahead in these areas.

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