Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the ministerial brief of the Minister for disabled people will change in the light of the fact that the position is now at the level of Parliamentary under-Secretary of State; and if so, how.

The status of the office for the Minister for Disabled People remains unchanged. Previously, where the role has been held by a Minister of State, the portfolio has included other responsibilities.

The Minister for Disabled People's portfolio is now available on GOV.UK.

The Ministerial brief for the Minister for Disabled People is as follows:

Cross-government disability issues and strategy; disability benefits (Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Attendance Allowance); mental health matters; carers; appeals reform; Health and Safety Executive and Access to Work.