Samantha Niblett

Samantha Niblett

Labour — South Derbyshire

Speaking in the House of Commons on 8 December 2025

Debate

Digital ID

Contribution

I will not give way, I am sorry. I am rattling through my speech. Many fear that digital ID could pave the way, however unintentionally, to increased Government surveillance or the type of social credit-style monitoring that understandably alarms people. Others raise cyber-security concerns. One constituent said: “If it can be hacked, it will be—and then what happens to our data?” I am sure lots of tech companies would be delighted to get hold of our NHS data. South Derbyshire is a rural constituency, and there are significant particularities when it comes to digital access and inclusion. Many older residents have raised concerns about their confidence in getting online and using smartphones. However, on this occasion, digital ID would thankfully be mandatory only for people accessing work. There are also concerns about costs and priorities. Many people are asking why, at a time of stretched public services, the Government would invest in a new ID system that is mandatory for workers when we already have passports, licences, national insurance numbers and so on for that purpose.

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