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Written Question
Access to Work Programme
Thursday 15th January 2026

Asked by: Markus Campbell-Savours (Independent - Penrith and Solway)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the current waiting times are for Access to Work applications.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

For details on the average processing time for Access to Work grant applications from April to June 2025, please refer to the answer I gave on 3 July 2025 to Question UIN 63906.

We are committed to reducing waiting times for new applications and have increased the number of staff processing Access to Work claims. Applications from customers who are about to start a job or who are renewing are prioritised.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Jan 2026
Clause 1

"I rise to speak in favour of Government amendment 24 and the associated amendments that will increase the 100% allowance cap for agricultural property relief from £1 million to £2.5 million. In December, I believe I closed my last speech on this issue with a plea for the Government to …..."
Markus Campbell-Savours - View Speech

View all Markus Campbell-Savours (Ind - Penrith and Solway) contributions to the debate on: Clause 1
Division Vote (Commons)
12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours (Ind) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 5 Independent Aye votes vs 3 Independent No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 181
Division Vote (Commons)
12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours (Ind) voted No and in line with the House
One of 6 Independent No votes vs 2 Independent Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 350
Division Vote (Commons)
12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours (Ind) voted No and in line with the House
One of 5 Independent No votes vs 3 Independent Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 188 Noes - 341
Division Vote (Commons)
12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours (Ind) voted No and in line with the House
One of 5 Independent No votes vs 4 Independent Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 185 Noes - 344
Division Vote (Commons)
12 Jan 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours (Ind) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 4 Independent Aye votes vs 5 Independent No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 180
Division Vote (Commons)
12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours (Ind) voted No and in line with the House
One of 5 Independent No votes vs 3 Independent Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 188 Noes - 341
Division Vote (Commons)
12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours (Ind) voted No and in line with the House
One of 6 Independent No votes vs 2 Independent Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 350
Division Vote (Commons)
12 Jan 2026 - Clause 1 - View Vote Context
Markus Campbell-Savours (Ind) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 5 Independent Aye votes vs 3 Independent No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 344 Noes - 181