Darren Paffey MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Personal Independence PaymentDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the timeline is for expanding the digital application option for Personal Independence Payment to all eligible claimants.
Answer: Through the Health Transformation Programme, we are expanding digital services for Personal Independence Payment customers. Over 90% of those making new PIP applications can now submit their health information online after starting their claim by phone. T...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Jobcentres: Armed Forces CovenantDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what training Jobcentre staff receive on Armed Forces Covenant obligations; and how compliance is monitored.
Answer: All Jobcentre Plus staff new to DWP receive mandatory learning to support customers which includes learning for armed forces leavers. The learning provides an overview of armed forces leavers and assists colleagues in understanding what help is available ...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament record
Jobcentres: Armed ForcesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Jobcentre districts (a) are without an operational Armed Forces Champion and (b) have been without one at any point in the last two years, and how long those districts did not have champions fo
Answer: The Department supports Armed Forces customers through a network of Armed Forces Champions operating across Jobcentre districts, groups and areas. Armed Forces Champion support is not always delivered through a dedicated resource in each district, with ma...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament record
Funerals: CostsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment the Government has made of the barriers faced by bereaved families not in receipt of benefits who are unable to meet funeral costs; and whether the Government has considered providing ad
Answer: The Government recognises that some bereaved families who are not in receipt of benefits may face difficulties meeting funeral costs. Funeral Expenses Payment is targeted at those receiving qualifying benefits to ensure support is focused on those most in...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament record
Access to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, (a) what assessment he has made of the accessibility of the Access to Work application process and ongoing communications for people with different disabilities and (b) what steps he is taking to ensure
Answer: It is very important that Access to Work is accessible for people with different disabilities. As such, we currently offer several different communication methods before and during the application process. For example, applications can be made online at A...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament record
Access to Work ProgrammeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what update his department can provide on (a) waiting times for access to work and (b) the steps being taken to reduce the backlog of applications.
Answer: a) From April 2026 to July 2026 it took an average of 125.6 days from the initial date of contact to an Access to Work decision being made. To protect employment opportunities, case managers prioritise the small minority of AtW applications where the cust...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Department for Education	3
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	1
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	1
Department for Transport	1
Department for Work and Pensions	6
Department of Health and Social Care	2
Home Office	1
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	5
Women and Equalities	1

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