Written Question·Treasury·UIN 104645
Treasury: Proof of Identity
Tabled: 12 January 2026
Answered: 20 January 2026
Question
David Davis
Conservative — Goole and Pocklington
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, by how much they plan to reduce their Department's budget to help fund the digital ID scheme.
Answer
James MurrayDigital Identity policy is in development, with a dedicated team inside the Cabinet Office working to develop the proposals. Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlements.