Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallWednesday, 15 April 202616:00

Access to Work scheme

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

This Westminster Hall debate examines the Access to Work scheme, a government support programme that helps disabled people and people with health conditions access and remain in employment. The debate, sponsored by David Chadwick MP, will likely scrutinise the scheme's effectiveness, funding, and accessibility for claimants across the UK.

The Access to Work scheme is a critical lifeline for thousands of disabled people seeking to enter or stay in work. Debate on its operation directly impacts employment prospects, financial independence, and social inclusion for disabled citizens, and reflects government commitment to removing barriers to work.

Economy & Jobs (General)Social Care

MPs most likely to speak

Chris BryantLabour Party

Rhondda and Ogmore

Minister of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on economy-jobs, social-care, agriculture (289 times, 40pts); Known positions: technology: supportive, economy-jobs: supportive, economy-jobs: neutral (30pts)Voting record

Dr Caroline JohnsonConservative and Unionist Party

Sleaford and North Hykeham

Shadow Health and Social Care — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on economy-jobs, social-care, agriculture (296 times, 40pts); Known positions: fiscal-policy: opposed, economy-jobs: questioning, technology: opposed (30pts)Voting record

Dame Harriett BaldwinConservative and Unionist Party

West Worcestershire

Shadow Business and Trade — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Venue: 15 Westminster Hall debates (×0.7); Spoken on economy-jobs, social-care, agriculture (463 times, 28pts); Known positions: economy-jobs: opposed, fiscal-policy: opposed, economy-jobs: questioning (21pts); Committee: treasury committee (20pts)Voting record

David ChadwickLiberal Democrats

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Debate sponsor/lead member (calendar Members field)Voting record

Mr Alistair CarmichaelLiberal Democrats

Orkney and Shetland

Spoken on economy-jobs, social-care, agriculture (328 times, 40pts); Known positions: agriculture: opposed, economy-jobs: questioning, agriculture: questioning (30pts); Committee: environment, food and rural affairs committee (Chair) (25pts)Voting record

Access to Work scheme

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