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Access to Work Programme

Asked by Sir Christopher ChopeConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 28 November 2024UIN 15719

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 20 November 2024 to Question 14442 on Access to Work Programme, what measurements her Department takes of the time scales for processing applications to monitor whether targets are being met.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Department for Work and Pensions uses internal management information on finalised applications to oversee performance against our aspiration to process applications in 25 days.

The Access to Work scheme continues to be in high demand, and we are considering options for how to improve waiting times for customers.

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