Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 82083

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Tabled: 14 October 2025
Answered: 22 October 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

Liberal DemocratNewton Abbot

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she plans to implement a centralised issuance with decentralised data architecture model for a national digital identity system.

Answer

Ian Murray
The Government will launch a public consultation on the new digital ID credential by the end of the year, seeking views on the design, build and delivery of the system.We will work closely with expert stakeholders, including the Information Commissioner’s...

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