Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 86066
Social Security Benefits
Tabled: 28 October 2025
Answered: 5 November 2025
Question
Patricia Ferguson
Labour — Glasgow West
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to reduce the potential impact of the time taken for his Department to make decisions on the finances of applicants.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThe department endeavours to process new claims for benefits and changes of circumstances as quickly as possible after customers have provided all relevant information and evidence relating to their claim.