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Written question asked by Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 25 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 April 2025. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 1 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Access to Work Programme and Pathways to Work

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when her Department plans to (a) report on the consultation entitled Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working Green Paper, published on 18th March 2025, and (b) publish recommendations on changes to the Access to Work Scheme.

Answer

Once the Pathways to Work Green Paper Consultation closes on 30 June 2025, a White Paper will follow later this year with final proposals ahead of future, further legislation required.

The consultation and subsequent White Paper will also inform the chosen future direction of Access to Work. Once this is established, we will consider implementation timelines and work closely with stakeholders to ensure an appropriate transition.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
48246
Session
2024-26
Related items
Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working
Tuesday, 18 March 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Access to work programme Pathways to work
Link
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