Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 908860

Access to Work Programme

Tabled: 21 April 2026

Answered: 27 April 2026

Named Day

Question

Wendy Chamberlain

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to reduce the time taken to process Access to Work claims.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

We have increased the number of staff by 29% from 500 in March 2024 to 648 in March 2026 and streamlined processes to improve the service.In the Pathways to Work Green Paper, we consulted on the future of the scheme and how to improve it, so that it helps...

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