Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on the employment of disabled people of reduced Access to Work support packages in the last 12 months.

No such assessment has been undertaken. 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. Case Managers undertake a comprehensive assessment of the customer’s individual disability related requirements to ensure that the support provided is appropriate, proportionate, and aligned with the guidance and principles of the Access to Work scheme. This is also the case with any renewal applications which are also subject to a full review, including in cases where customers indicate that there have been no changes to their support needs. We are committed to ensuring that each case is considered carefully and fairly, with due regard to each individual customer’s needs and circumstances.