Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 907723

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Tabled: 29 January 2026

Answered: 4 February 2026

Named Day

Question

Bob Blackman

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate she made of the cost to her Department of implementing the digital ID scheme since September 2024.

Answer

Josh Simons

Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlement.