Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 100189

Identity Cards: Digital Technology

Tabled: 15 December 2025

Answered: 7 January 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department plans to take to support people with (a) limited or no smartphone access and (b) no prior valid form of ID through the implementation of the digital ID scheme.

Answer

Josh Simons

The digital ID scheme will be underpinned with the principle that no one should be left behind. Making this system work for everyone will be a top priority, including those who don't have smartphones, are elderly, or are less digitally confident, so every...

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