Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 84388

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Tabled: 22 October 2025

Answered: 30 October 2025

Question

Martin Wrigley

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether his Department has undertaken an equality impact assessment in relation to linking its proposed digital ID scheme with right-to-work checks.

Answer

Josh Simons

The new digital ID will be designed to be inclusive. We will launch a public consultation in the coming weeks and have already started to engage with a range of expert organisations and community groups. These considerations, and views from the consultati...

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