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Developing Countries: Disability

Commons · Question 907378 · Tabled 14 Jan 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 20 Jan 2026

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Asked by Marsha De Cordova

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the UK's level of participation in global disability rights and inclusion activities.

Answer

Answered by Chris Elmore, 20 Jan 2026

The UK has been a long-standing supporter of disability rights around the world, and our global programmes are supporting disability inclusion in health, education and employment, as well as access to innovative assistive technology.As well as building di...