Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 17140
Proof of Identity: Digital Technology
Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Rupert Lowe
Restore Britain — Great Yarmouth
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate his Department has made of the cost to the public purse of introducing a digital identity system.
Answer
Mr James FrithThere is no definite cost for the digital identity system at this time because the design has not been finalised. The design will be informed by the public consultation and recommendations from the People’s Panel, both of which the Government will respond...
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