Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 117100

Access to Work Programme

Tabled: 2 March 2026
Answered: 20 March 2026

Question

Adam Jogee

LabourNewcastle-under-Lyme

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for decisions on Access to Work claims.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
We are committed to reducing waiting times in Access to Work so that people can access the support they need. We prioritise applications from customers who are due to start work within the next four weeks, as well as renewals for existing grants, to minim...

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