Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 105574

Access to Work Programme: Surrey Heath

Tabled: 13 January 2026
Answered: 19 January 2026

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

Liberal DemocratSurrey Heath

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the waiting times for a decision on Access to Work claims in Surrey Heath constituency.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Department is committed to reducing the Access to Work waiting times. We have increased the number of staff working in this area by 27% and we have continued to streamline delivery practices. To protect employment opportunities, case managers prioriti...

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