Written questions

Access to Work Programme

Commons · Question 6917 · Tabled 4 Oct 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 14 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Oliver Ryan

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to reduce the time taken for Access to Work benefit applications to be approved.

Answer

Answered by Alison McGovern, 14 Oct 2024

The Department for Work and Pensions is committed to reducing waiting times for new applications for Access to Work, as well as renewals. We are considering the best way to deliver that for customers. We have increased the number of staff processing Acces...