Oral Question·Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 18 June 2018Answered: 21 June 2018
Asked by
Layla Moran
Liberal Democrat — Oxford West and Abingdon
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Josh Simons)
In our public services, almost everywhere we look, outdated digital and data systems trap us in the past. We are laser focused on reforming the state. Central to that is a free, universal digital ID that will bring the state to all citizens and improve access to public services. A national digital identity system is a public good that is long overdue and this Government will deliver it.