Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 119819

Access to Work Programme

Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026

Question

John McDonnell

LabourHayes and Harlington

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Access to Work enables Disabled people to remain in employment.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
In the Pathways to Work Green Paper, we consulted on the future of Access to Work and how to improve the scheme so that it helps more disabled people in work. We are considering all aspects of the scheme as we develop plans for reform following the conclu...

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