Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 109121

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Tabled: 28 January 2026

Answered: 17 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Wendy Morton

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the written statement of 19 January 2026 entitled A roadmap for modern digital government 2025-2030, HCWS1249, what estimate he has made of expected take-up of the proposed national digital ide

Answer

Mr James Frith

The scope of the digital ID scheme is still in development and we are inviting the public to have their say in the consultation as we develop an inclusive, trusted and useful system. This Government recognises that around 1.5 million people in the UK are ...

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