Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 106086
Proof of Identity: Digital Technology
Tabled: 14 January 2026
Answered: 21 January 2026
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the potential economic impact of decisions businesses have made on the basis of the announcement of compulsory digital ID on 26 September 2025 and 13 January 2026.
Answer
Josh SimonsDevelopment of the policy underpinning the national digital credential is ongoing. We are inviting the public to have their say, including business stakeholders, in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK.