Written questions

Access to Work Programme

Commons · Question 121872 · Tabled 18 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 27 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 8 December 2025 to Question 95517 on Access to Work Programme, what data his Department has used to determine that there should be a focus on ensuring consistency in decision-m

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 27 Mar 2026

The Department routinely focuses on strengthening case manager learning, ensuring colleagues have the skills and expertise required to apply Access to Work policy and guidance fairly and consistently. This approach has been driven by our commitment to con...