Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 104643

Department of Health and Social Care: Proof of Identity

Tabled: 12 January 2026

Answered: 20 January 2026

Question

David Davis

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

Answer

Karin Smyth

The scope of the digital identification scheme is still in development, therefore detailed design, implementation, and operational information is not available.The Cabinet Office will soon launch a public consultation to give everyone the opportunity to l...

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