Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 104635

Department for Business and Trade : Proof of Identity

Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 20 January 2026

Question

David Davis

ConservativeGoole and Pocklington

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, by how much they plan to reduce their Department's budget to help fund the digital ID scheme.

Answer

Kate Dearden
The Cabinet Office are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK. No final decisions will be made until after the consultation, including the level of any contribution ...

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