VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Access to Work Programme

Asked by Helen WhatelyConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 12 January 2026UIN 103816

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 5 January 2026 to Question 96708, what practical support is given to people receiving a) £40,000 - £49,999, b) £50,000 - £59,999, c) £60,000 - £69,999 and d) above £70,000.payments under the Access to Work scheme.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

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 and will be tailored to the individual. This flexibility helps customers to receive support that is most appropriate for them. Types of support include specialist equipment, physical adaptations to premises, help with the cost of travelling to work and support workers.

89.4% of customers receive awards below £10,000, with support being capped at £69,260 per year.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim