Access to Work Programme
Commons · Question 908858 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Tom Gordon
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to reduce the time taken to process Access to Work claims.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 27 Apr 2026
We have increased the number of staff by 29% from 500 in March 2024 to 648 in March 2026 and streamlined processes to improve the service.In the Pathways to Work Green Paper, we consulted on the future of the scheme and how to improve it, so that it helps...