Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 115526
Personal Independence Payment: Proof of Identity
Tabled: 24 February 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Helen Whately
Conservative — Faversham and Mid Kent
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many PIP claimants were required to show a form of identification during their application in the last five years.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsAll PIP customers are required to verify their identity during the application process. This can be done using a variety of evidence, including photographic identification if appropriate. The following documentation can be used by British Nationals making...
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