Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 117901

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Tabled: 4 March 2026

Answered: 16 March 2026

Question

Paul Holmes

Conservative — Hamble Valley

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether digital ID will be provided to 16 and 17 year olds.

Answer

Mr James Frith

The Government has now launched a public consultation on the digital ID where we want to hear as wide a range of views as possible. The scope of the digital ID system is still in development and we are inviting the public to have their say in the consulta...

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