Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 104636

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Proof of Identity

Tabled: 12 January 2026

Answered: 20 January 2026

Question

David Davis

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

Answer

Ian Murray

Digital Identity policy is in development, with a dedicated team inside the Cabinet Office working to develop the proposals. Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlements. We are inviting the public to ha...

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