Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 48565

Identity Cards: Digital Technology

Tabled: 28 April 2025

Answered: 7 May 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans he has for (a) digital identity cards and (b) a national identity database.

Answer

Feryal Clark

The Government has no plans to create digital identity cards or a national identity database.