Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 906214

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Tabled: 30 October 2025
Answered: 5 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Lincoln Jopp

ConservativeSpelthorne

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of introducing a digital identity system on levels of equality.

Answer

Seema Malhotra
As we build and deliver digital ID, the government will undertake the biggest ever programme to drive digital inclusion, to ensure that every person can access all the benefits of using digital tools to access public services. We are working with expert o...

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