Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 79749

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 31 October 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the guidance entitled Digital ID scheme: explainer, published on 26 September 2025, from which database will the digital ID validate (a) identity, (b) age, (c) residen

Answer

Ian Murray

The Government has announced plans for a new national digital identity credential to be available to UK citizens and legal residents aged 16 and over. This will make it easier for people to securely access the services they are entitled to, where they wan...

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