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Written Question
Access to Work Programme
Monday 14th October 2024

Asked by: Oliver Ryan (Labour (Co-op) - Burnley)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to reduce the time taken for Access to Work benefit applications to be approved.

Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

The Department for Work and Pensions is committed to reducing waiting times for new applications for Access to Work, as well as renewals. We are considering the best way to deliver that for customers. We have increased the number of staff processing Access to Work claims and have prioritised applications from customers who are about to start a job, and renewals.