Department for Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 17 May 2024.
Claire Hanna
Social Democratic and Labour Party, Belfast South
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he is taking steps to help tackle issues with using (a) Irish passports and (b) Northern Ireland driving licences for online verification for Universal Credit.
Paul Maynard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
The new National Digital Identity GOV.UK One Login will enable citizens to use Northern Ireland Driving Licenses and Republic of Ireland Passport when proving their identity online, where this is appropriate. DWP are working towards a convergence plan for GOV.UK One Login. However there are no confirmed dates yet for when this will be implemented for Universal Credit.
Yes5 people think so
No2 people think not
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