MPs debate effect of Government policy on disabled people
10 July 2013
MPs debated the effect of Government policy on disabled people, in the House of Commons on Wednesday 10 July 2013
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liam Byrne, moved the motion for debate. Minister of State for Work and Pensions, Mr Mark Hoban, responded to the debate on behalf of the Government.
The House of Commons voted by 293 to 226 against the Opposition motion on disabled people.
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Motion for debate
The motion for debate is as follows:
'That this House believes that the Government should publish, by October 2013, a cumulative impact assessment of the changes made by the Government that affect disabled people.'
One amendment has been tabled by the Government:
'Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end and add ‘welcomes the Government’s leadership in furthering the rights of disabled people; recognises the UK as a world leader in disability rights; notes that approximately £50 billion a year is spent on services for disabled people, including adult social services and including an investment of £3.8 billion in health and social care services in England to deliver more joined-up services to disabled people; further notes the £350 million allocated by the Government for programmes and support for disabled people to move into and stay in work; and acknowledges the Government’s collective determination to build upon the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and create a legacy which shines a light on the abilities and achievements of disabled people.'
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