Petition Monitor employment rates for all neurodivergent conditions

The Government should gather data regarding the employment rate of those with ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dysphasia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia and Dyslexia. Statistics on people with autism is now captured as part of the labour force survey - this should be expanded to cover all neurodivergent conditions.

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So that organisations and individuals that strive for a society more suited to those with hidden disabilities can have a clearer understanding of the scale of the problem there dealing with per condition. Following the release of information by the ONS on the autistic employment rate there is a greater understanding of the difficult situation at hand. All neurodivergent conditions should have the same attention so their needs can be addressed.

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Autism employment debated by MPs

On Thursday 25 April, MPs debated the Buckland Review of Autism Employment.

The debate was led by Sir Robert Buckland MP, who conducted the review.

The Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Mims Davies MP, responded on behalf of the Government.

The debate was scheduled by the Backbench Business Committee.

What are backbench business debates?

Backbench business debates give backbenchers (MPs who aren’t ministers or shadow ministers) an opportunity to secure a debate on a topic of their choice, either in the House of Commons Chamber or Westminster Hall.

MPs can make a request for a debate to the Backbench Business Committee, which decides which debates to schedule.

This debate was on a motion calling on the Government, businesses and the wider economy to accept and implement the recommendations of the Buckland Review. This was agreed to.

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Date closed 23 February 2022
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