Oral QuestionDepartment for Work and Pensions

“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”

Tabled: 5 November 2024Answered: 11 November 2024

Asked by

David Burton-Sampson

Labour — Southend West and Leigh

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Answer from Hansard

Emma Reynolds

As I said in answer to a previous question, we are looking at the form. Some 90% of applicants now apply online, but we note that the paper form is long and we are considering how we can simplify it.