Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 93761
Access to Work Programme
Tabled: 24 November 2025
Answered: 2 December 2025
Question
Louise Haigh
Labour — Sheffield Heeley
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure Access to Work applications are processed within a reasonable timeframe.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsWe are committed to reducing waiting times for Access to Work. We have increased the number of staff processing Access to Work claims by 27% and applications from customers who are about to start a job or who are renewing are prioritised. The Green Paper ...
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