Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 86569
Access to Work Programme
Tabled: 29 October 2025
Answered: 5 November 2025
Question
Ben Coleman
Labour — Chelsea and Fulham
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure (a) consistency and (b) transparency in Access to Work funding decisions in different types of (i) disability and (ii) employment sectors.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsFor the last year, we have worked to improve decision-making throughout the Scheme by ensuring that guidance is applied with greater consistency, helping to provide a fairer process.