Access to Work Programme 2024-10-07

2024-10-07

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Partial Answer
Johanna Baxter Lab
Paisley and Renfrewshire South
Context
The question pertains to the delays in Access to Work claim processing, which affects individuals' mental health and their ability to contribute economically.
What steps she is taking to reduce the time taken for Access to Work claims to be processed. Does the Minister agree that delays impact the individual's health and potential contribution? What further steps will she take to ensure reform?
Agrees with the importance of addressing delays. Labour aims for an 80% employment rate including people with disabilities, working on policies in an employment White Paper to ensure full contributions from all citizens.
Assessment & feedback
Specific steps and timeline to reduce claim processing times were not provided.
Response accuracy
Q2 Partial Answer
Johanna Baxter Lab
Paisley and Renfrewshire South
Context
The question pertains to the delays in Access to Work claim processing, affecting individuals' mental health and economic contribution.
Does the Minister agree that delays impact the individual's health and potential contribution? What further steps will she take to ensure reform?
Agrees that delays impact individuals' health and potential. Aims for an 80% employment rate including people with disabilities, working on policies in an employment White Paper to ensure full contributions from all citizens.
Assessment & feedback
Specific steps and timeline to reduce claim processing times were not provided.
Response accuracy