questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many applications to the Access to Work Scheme were outstanding as of 5 September 2023; and what steps he is taking to reduce the number of those applications.
answerText: At close of business on 5th September, 21,780 applications were outstanding. Access to Work has received a significant increase in applications over the last year. During the period February 2023 and up to the middle of October 2023 we have/and continue t...
heading: Access to Work Programme