Alex Brewer MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Access to Work Programme: Self-employedDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the average processing time is for Access to Work applications from self-employed people; how many self-employed applicants are currently awaiting a decision; and what steps he is taking to reduce
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that young people have access to mentors who can support them in finding and sustaining employment.
Answer: The government is investing an additional £2.5 billion by 2029 into the Youth Guarantee and the Growth and Skills Levy, supporting almost one million young people and creating up to 500,000 opportunities to earn and learn. Thanks to this funding, every yo...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWork Experience: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to encourage employers to provide work experience opportunities for young people.
Answer: DWP works with employers across Great Britain to encourage the provision of high-quality work experience opportunities for young people. Through Jobcentre Plus, the Department helps employers offer voluntary work experience placements that enable young pe...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps this Department is taking to encourage small and medium-sized enterprises to hire young people following increases in employer National Insurance contributions.
Answer: With around one million young people not in education, employment and training, this Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. By 2029, this Government will have invested an additional £2.5 billion through the Youth Guarantee ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of young adults obtain their first job in (a) the hospitality sector, (b) the entertainment sector and (c) the service sector.
Answer: The DWP does not hold the requested analysis on what proportion of young people obtain their first job in different industrial sectors.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordApprenticesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of aligning the treatment of 16 to 19 year olds undertaking employer-based apprenticeships with those in full-time non-advanced education
Answer: We want to ensure that young people of all backgrounds can access the apprenticeship opportunities they need to get ahead. To address this, we have announced a targeted bursary worth up to £4,500 per year per eligible Universal Credit household. This will...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24663More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent estimate his Department has made of average processing times for Access to Work Mandatory Reconsideration requests, and what steps are being taken to reduce delays.
Answer: Over recent months we have experienced an increase in the volume of Mandatory Reconsiderations being received into Access to work. However, the Department remains committed to ensuring that reconsideration requests are reviewed as promptly as possible and...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAccess to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24662More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent estimate his Department has made of the number of Access to Work claimants who have experienced a reduction in their award value at renewal in the last 12 months.
Answer: The information requested is not available. Access to Work awards are assessed on the basis of an individual's current circumstances and support needs. Where an award value is lower at renewal than in a previous award period, this will reflect a reassessm...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Responsibilities ProtectionDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department prioritises Home Responsibilities Protection correction claims according to the age or vulnerability of the applicant; what the average waiting time is for a determination; how ma
Answer: DWP does not maintain data on the average waiting time, or number of claims outstanding, for Home Responsibilities Protection claims specifically. This information is only available at disproportionate cost to DWP. When an amendment is made by HMRC to a c...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Responsibilities ProtectionDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department uses criteria to prioritise Home Responsibilities Protection correction claims; what the current average waiting time is for a determination; how many claims remain outstanding; a
Answer: DWP does not maintain data on the average waiting time, or number of claims outstanding, for Home Responsibilities Protection claims specifically. This information is only available at disproportionate cost to DWP. When an amendment is made by HMRC to a c...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Rented HousingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what (a) compensation and (b) redress is available to landlords who incur rent arrears as a result of (i) delays and (ii) administrative errors in implementing Managed Payments to Landlords.
Answer: Where it is considered to be in the claimant’s best interests, those who are vulnerable or who have accumulated arrears may have their rent payments sent direct to their landlords. Rent is a contractual agreement between a tenant and their landlord, which...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Rented HousingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the number of instances where a Managed Payment to Landlord has been requested before a claimant's first Universal Credit payment but the housing element was nevertheless pa
Answer: The Department does not collate numbers or produce statistics for this purpose. A request for a Managed Payment to a Landlord (MPTL) is considered on a case-by-case basis and is not automatically granted. An MPTL may not be accepted where the claimant doe...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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