Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 109739
Access to Work Programme: Learning Disability
Tabled: 29 January 2026
Answered: 12 February 2026
Question
Mr Lee Dillon
Liberal Democrat — Newbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of delays in Access to Work decision-making on the ability of people with learning disabilities to enter and remain in employment.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsWe are committed to reducing waiting times in Access to Work so that people can access the support they need. We have increased the number of staff processing Access to Work applications and prioritise cases where someone is about to start a job or needs ...
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