Written questions

Down's Syndrome: Discrimination

Commons · Question 61279 · Tabled 19 Jun 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 3 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help tackle (a) stigma and (b) discrimination against people with Down syndrome.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 3 Jul 2025

The Government is committed to championing the rights of disabled people, including people with Down syndrome. We are taking action to break down barriers to opportunity for people with Down syndrome and to raise awareness and understanding of their needs...