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Access to Work Programme

Asked by Clive JonesLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 12 February 2026UIN 111338

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many and what proportion of people became unemployed while waiting for a decision on their application to the Access To Work Scheme in 2025.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

This information is not held. Access to Work is available only to those in, or about to begin, employment, so this information is not recorded.

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