Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps her Department is taking to promote the EnAble Fund for Elected Office and ensure aspiring candidates are aware of their rights.

The Government Equalities Office has been promoting the EnAble Fund for Elected Office through our communications channels and stakeholders, including political parties and disability organisations.

We have also worked with the Electoral Commission to ensure the Fund is included in their guidance for May’s local elections.