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Government Departments: Communication

Written question asked by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Thursday, 12 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 January 2023 (named day). It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 January 2023 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to paragraph 124 of the Fourth Report of Session 2019-21 from the Women and Equalities Select Committee, HC1050, published on 22 December 2020, if he will bring make an assessment of the potential benefits of making the accessible communication checklist a statutory requirement for government departments.

Answer

I refer the hon. Member to PQ 59318.

As outlined in our response to the Fourth Report, the Government Communication Service (GCS) is leading efforts to support departments in enhancing the accessibility of their communications so key messages are available to all audiences.

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Reference

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Session

2022-23
Unequal impact? Coronavirus, disability and access to services. Women and Equalities Committee fourth report with formal minutes.
Tuesday, 15 December 2020
Parliamentary committees
House of Commons
Government Departments: Communication
Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
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