Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 81807

Identity Cards: Digital Technology

Tabled: 14 October 2025

Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether (a) Jersey and (b) Guernsey will be included in the proposed digital ID card scheme.

Answer

Ian Murray

The Government has announced plans for a new digital ID that will be available for all UK citizens and legal residents aged 16 and over.The British Nationality Act 1981 confers British citizenship on individuals with close connections to the United Kingdo...

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