Elections: Northern Ireland
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will update the List of Specified Documents that can be used in elections in Northern Ireland to include the (a) HM Armed Forces veteran card and (b) MOD90 card.
Answered by Hilary Benn
The Government intends to bring forward legislation to add the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card to the list of identity documents that may be used in Northern Ireland polling stations in advance of the next scheduled elections in Northern Ireland which will be held in 2027.
The list of identity documents that can be produced at polling stations in Northern Ireland is well established and understood. Any further changes to the list will be considered as part of a wider review.
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