Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 97230
Access to Work Programme
Tabled: 4 December 2025
Answered: 12 December 2025
Question
Matt Vickers
Conservative — Stockton West
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to reduce average waiting times for Access to Work applications and renewals.
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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