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<p>The EnAble Fund for Elected Office was designed as an interim measure to allow
political parties time to put in place support. Political parties were fully informed
that the fund was for a limited period, and strongly encouraged to put support for
their candidates in place.</p><p>While financial support for candidates in elections
is a matter for political parties, the Government is also considering what support
it might provide to succeed the current EnAble fund. The Disability Unit is considering
options in connection with the National Strategy for Disabled People, which is due
to be published in 2020.</p><p> </p>
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