Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 85830

Identity Cards: Digital Technology

Tabled: 28 October 2025
Answered: 10 November 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether (a) members of the Royal Family and (b) parliamentarians will be required to have digital ID cards.

Answer

Josh Simons
There will be no requirement to enrol in Digital ID. Employers will be required to conduct digital right to work checks by the end of this Parliament.