Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 79939

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 8 July 2025 to Question 63915 on Digital Technology: Proof of Identity, what discussions the government has had with private sector bodies regarding digital ID

Answer

Ian Murray

The Government will start a public consultation on the new digital ID by the end of the year and has naturally begun engaging with key stakeholders, including charities, trade unions, trade bodies and associations, businesses and local government leaders ...

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