Conservative Policy Forum discussion – Disability and inclusion
The Conservative Policy Forum is a national party group which gives local party members the opportunity to discuss the major policy challenges facing Britain.
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- Discussion on disability and inclusion.
- Wednesday, 28th November 2018.
- 7.00 for 7.15 pm to 9.00 pm.
- At Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, CB22 6RN. Map.
Key questions will include
- Housing How might we build better homes and buildings everyone can access and use so as to build a society in which all can participate fully?
- Transport How might we better adapt our transport systems so as to offer people with disabilities the same access to transport as everyone else?
- Health How might we more effectively reduce the health gap experienced by people with a learning disability, mental health conditions or autism so as to help everyone to live full, healthy and independent lives?
- Employment How might we work more effectively with employers and people with health conditions so as to help as many as possible to get into and stay in employment?
- Participation in society How might we better support candidates with disabilities to stand for public office so those elected better reflect the diversity of society?
- Culture change How might we all deliver further positive change for people with disabilities so society does not miss out on the contribution of any person?
The full briefing paper can be obtained from the Central Office website. It would be helpful if you could let us know if you are coming to our meeting – please e-mail Linda Oliver via cpf@southcambsconservatives.co.uk.
A summary of responses to this paper will be sent to the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions, the Rt Hon Amber Rudd MP; the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton MP; CPF Chairman, George Freeman MP; Conservative Vice-Chairman for Policy, Chris Skidmore MP; and the Prime Minister’s Policy Unit within a month of the closing date for submissions.
- The next paper will be on Global Britain and will be published in January.
- George Freeman, the MP for Mid Norfolk and UK Chairman of the CPF, has very kindly agreed to be our speaker at the 2019 CPF Dinner – Friday, 15th February at Bourn Golf and Leisure Club.
The digital age – 17th October 2018 / report
Our discussion moved from robotics to rebalancing employment opportunities, to government reporting systems, to telecoms and government being realistic about industry’s ability to deliver, e.g. roll out of 2020 superfast broadband.
We moved on to technical innovation, seed funding, R&D investment, Bitcoin and crypto currencies, protection of intellectual property by start-ups, education, social media and its many impacts. In brief, a wide variety of subjects within the Digital Age.
The synopsis of this discussion is being collated. It will be forwarded as soon as received from CPF Central.
About CPF
With almost 250 active CPF groups across the country and strong professional support from CCHQ**, the CPF has a vital role at the heart of the Conservative Party – with a direct line to the minister for government policy, its members have a real say in the direction our Party is taking.
CPF members played an important role during the 2017 general election, providing a number of contributions towards the manifesto we were elected on; the work of its members in our target seats made a real difference to the outcome.
As we implement our Conservative manifesto and start formulating our vision for 2022, it is as important as ever we demonstrate how only the Conservatives will make the difficult decisions needed to secure a better and brighter future for Britain.
Linda Oliver is the Chairman of this group, which exists to discuss an issue put forward by Conservative Central Office.
Through the CPF, the Party is kept informed of members’ opinions when deciding policy (unlike the Labour Party which appears only to take notice of its union paymasters).
The more members attending, the more valid your arguments and views – so please do come and listen to the arguments and air your views. All SCCA members are automatically eligible to join the discussion.
If you are not currently on the CPF mailing list, please e-mail scca@southcambsconservatives.co.uk ask for your name to be added.
** The Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ), formerly known as Conservative Central Office (CCO) is the headquarters of the British Conservative Party.