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Written questions by Barros-Curtis.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Alex Barros-Curtis this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.

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22 May 2025·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered

Asked

What are the average time is for applications submitted to the Access to Work scheme between 1st November 2024 to 21st May 2025 to be (a) completed and (b) awarded.

The average time taken from an application being submitted to a decision being made for both support being approved and support not approved from November 2024 to April 2025 (May 2025 not available until month end) November 2024 = 75.4 daysDecember 2024 = 77.3 daysJanuary 2025 = 80.3 daysFebruary 2025 = 84.6 daysMarch 2025 = 85.9 daysApril 2025 = 94.2 days Please note that the data supplied is derived from unpublished management information, which was collected for internal Departmental use only, and have not been quality assured to National Statistics or Official Statistics publication standard. They should therefore be treated with caution.

27 Jan 2025·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered

Asked

What service standard the Child Maintenance Service has to respond to (a) complex casework and (b) complaints submitted between 30 August 2024 to 24 January 2025.

The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) have service standards for all change of circumstances, these are not categorised as complex as there is no specific criteria to meet, each case is considered on its own merit and circumstances of the case. Caseworkers strive to manage all casework within the expected service standard time period. If the caseworker has any concerns about making a discretionary decision in cases with unusual or particularly complex circumstances involved, they have access to policy and procedures or may seek appropriate advice from the Advice and Guidance Team. DWP complaints service standard aim is to contact a customer within 15 working days to tell them of the outcome of their complaint or when they can expect a response if the complaint is complex and will take longer.

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