Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 92576
Access to Work Programme
Tabled: 19 November 2025
Answered: 25 November 2025
Question
Neil Coyle
Labour — Bermondsey and Old Southwark
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people are waiting for a decision on their Access to Work scheme claim.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsAs of October 2025, there are 62,000 applications outstanding. We recognise the importance of reducing waiting times, which is why we have increased the number of staff working in this area by 27% in the last financial year.