Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 104650

Northern Ireland Office: Proof of Identity

Tabled: 12 January 2026

Answered: 20 January 2026

Question

David Davis

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, by how much they plan to reduce their Department's budget to help fund the digital ID scheme.

Answer

Hilary Benn

Digital Identity policy is in development, with a dedicated team inside the Cabinet Office working to develop the proposals.Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlements.We are inviting the public to have...

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