Oral QuestionCabinet Office

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 16 October 2025Answered: 23 October 2025

Asked by

Andrew Cooper

LabourMid Cheshire

Answering Minister

the Minister for the Cabinet Office

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In our public services, almost everywhere we look, outdated digital and data systems trap us in the past.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.