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Identity Cards: Digital Technology

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 22 October 2025UIN 81805

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether she has had recent discussions with the devolved Administrations on the introduction of digital ID cards.

Answered by Ian Murray

The Government has engaged with the devolved Governments on the new digital ID and will continue to work closely with the devolved Governments throughout all stages of the programme’s development. As part of this, we will also ensure our commitments in the Good Friday Agreement, the Windsor Framework and the Common Travel Area are respected.

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