Written questions

Access to Work Programme

Commons · Question 89820 · Tabled 11 Nov 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 17 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, who is able to reduce agreed hours for (a) self-employed job coaches and (b) support providers who have both (i) an agreed support plan under Access to Work and (ii) not had a consultation on the reduct

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 17 Nov 2025

The support that a customer will receive from Access to Work is dependent upon their needs and circumstances at the time they make an application. Case managers will use the current guidance to ensure Access to Work principles are considered when making a...