Test 31 — Life in the UK Test Practice
About Test 31 (Official 3rd Edition Handbook)
Test 31 is a free 24-question practice test for British citizenship naturalisation and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR / settlement) applicants in the United Kingdom. Every question is written directly from the official Home Office handbook, Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd Edition), covering British values, UK history, society, and government. To pass the official Life in the UK Test (booking fee £50 at gov.uk), candidates must answer at least 18 out of 24 multiple-choice questions correctly (75% pass mark) within 45 minutes.
Life in the UK Test 31
The devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland cannot control policies and laws governing taxation and social security.
Correct Answer: True
True. Taxation and social security are reserved matters controlled exclusively by the UK Parliament at Westminster. The devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have powers over areas such as health, education and transport, but cannot set their own tax rates or welfare systems independently.
This ensures a uniform fiscal and welfare framework across the entire United Kingdom, while allowing devolved bodies to manage services tailored to local needs.