Written questions

Access to Work Programme

Commons · Question 56597 · Tabled 2 Jun 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 10 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Charlotte Cane

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department plans to take to reduce the backlog in Access to Work claims.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 10 Jun 2025

We are committed to reducing waiting times for new applications for Access to Work and are considering the best way to deliver that for customers. We have increased the number of staff processing Access to Work claims and applications from customers who a...