Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 95014

Electronic Government: Proof of Identity

Tabled: 27 November 2025
Answered: 4 December 2025

Question

Andrew George

Liberal DemocratSt Ives

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department plans to provide alternative identity verification routes for individuals who do not wish to submit (a) facial and (b) other biometric data in the context of the proposed introduction of d

Answer

Josh Simons
We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and truly inclusive system for the UK. The consultation will gather views on the scheme, including any concerns around facial and biometric data associ...

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