Dr Scott Arthur

Dr Scott Arthur

Labour — Edinburgh South West

Speaking in the House of Commons on 15 January 2026

Debate

Digital ID

Contribution

Given that we are all employers, I am slightly surprised that some people think that all you need to do to employ someone is know their national insurance number; that seems a little bit odd. I have been there, checking people’s passports to onboard them, and as a relatively new Member of Parliament, I do not really know what a fake or tampered-with passport looks like. Also, asking people whose families have lived in this country for many generations for their passport can lead to them feeling insulted and undervalued, so I welcome the fact that ID is moving online. I welcome the Minister’s commitment to outlining the cost of this scheme in due course, but when he does so, will he also outline the benefits, in terms of both value and the provision of slicker Government services to our residents?

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