Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 117199
Access to Work Programme: Appeals
Tabled: 2 March 2026
Answered: 12 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Jayne Kirkham
Labour (Co-op) — Truro and Falmouth
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason Access to Work decisions are not subject to appeal.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsAlthough discretionary grant payments do not come with a right of appeal, Access to Work customers who disagree with their award can have their award decision reconsidered by a different case manager to ensure fairness and consistency within the scheme.