Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 81465
Proof of Identity: Digital Technology
Tabled: 13 October 2025
Answered: 22 October 2025
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what the estimated annual cost per user is of maintaining the digital ID system.
Answer
Ian MurrayThe Government will launch a public consultation on the new digital ID by the end of the year. The eventual total cost and savings will depend on the design, build and delivery of the system, matters which will be included in the consultation. We expect t...
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