Access to Work Programme
Commons · Question 86568 · Tabled 29 Oct 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Ben Coleman
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, hat steps his Department is taking to ensure timely payments to Access to Work support providers.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 5 Nov 2025
We are continuing to streamline delivery practices and have increased the number of staff processing claims. Since May 2024, 118 additional staff have been redeployed to support Access to Work. We also prioritise customers starting a job in four weeks. We...