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Written question asked by Nicholas Brown (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 23 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 April 2024 (named day). It was answered by Simon Hoare (Conservative) on Monday, 29 April 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Elections: Proof of Identity

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, for what reason veteran cards are not acceptable as a form of photo ID for voting in elections.

Answer

Further to the answer I gave to Question UIN 902484 on 25 April 2024, when the voter identification policy was being developed and the legislation being written, the Veteran Card – as distinct from the Armed Forces ID card - was a new development. It was not widely distributed, and the application process had not been formalised. For these reasons it was not included at that time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23139
Session
2023-24
Related items
Veterans: Identity Cards
Thursday, 25 April 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Elections Identity cards Proof of identity Veterans
Link
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