10 1 257460 To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether it is her Department's policy to require that people applying for personal independence payments provide proof of identity prior to processing a completed application form. 29 Frank Field false Personal Independence Payment Work and Pensions Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead House of Commons 2019-06-07T13:02:11.833Z North Swindon Justin Tomlinson false 2019-06-07 Biography information for Justin Tomlinson <p>It is critical that DWP verifies a customer's identity correctly in all circumstances. Effective identity verification and authentication, using commonly applied standards across the Department, will protect the personal data of customers and make a direct contribution to the prevention of identity fraud.</p><p> </p><p>DWP does require people applying for Personal Independence Payment to provide proof of identity. This is sought prior to processing a completed application form to ensure any benefit awarded is paid to the right person. This proof is initially sought verbally at the start of the claim process when the customer will be asked security questions from the information DWP already holds. If we are unable to establish Identity Verification verbally then DWP will ask the customer to provide evidence of ID such as a Passport or Birth Certificate.</p> Work and Pensions 1 Birkenhead Department for Work and Pensions 2019-05-22 Work and Pensions Biography information for Alex Cunningham 2019-05-22 Work and Pensions Stockton North Department for Work and Pensions false Carer's Allowance: Young People 2019-06-07T14:16:45.63Z North Swindon Justin Tomlinson false 2019-06-07 <p>The Government recognises and appreciates the vital contribution made by all informal carers.</p><p>We think it is right that people in full-time education should be supported by the educational maintenance system, via its range of loans and grants, rather than the social security benefit system. That is why, as a general principle, full-time students are usually precluded from entitlement to income-related and income-maintenance benefits, including Carer’s Allowance. Part-time students may be able to claim Carer’s Allowance though. This reflects long-standing principles of the benefit system and we have no plans to change the rules.</p><p> </p><p>Department for Work and Pensions officials work very closely with their Department for Education and Department of Health and Social Care counterparts to ensure that young carers get the help and support they need.</p> Alex Cunningham 29 To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he will take to ensure that young carers who also attend university full-time are eligible for the Carer's Allowance. 1 257571 0 2