Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 114138

Electronic Government: Proof of Identity

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Apsana Begum

LabourPoplar and Limehouse

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the GOV.UK One Login system and app in verifying the identification of company directors.

Answer

Ian Murray
GOV.UK One Login is being developed as the single sign-on and identity verification front door for accessing government services. Individual services are responsible for assessing whether it is suitable for their users.Companies House has completed this a...

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