In some cases DWP or local authorities may request information
concerning a third party, for example, a spouse or person living
with claimant. Before making such a request, DWP or the local
authority must establish firm evidence of a connection between the
parties that will affect the benefit claim under enquiry. This
evidence should be documented in the stencil used to request the
information (found at
IDG90200,
IDG90300, or
IDG90400),
under the section ‘reason for request’.
Please contact Information Strategy if you need further
advice (see
IDG90100).
