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Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Asked by Graham LeadbitterScottish National PartyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 82555

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate her Department has made of anticipated (a) maximum and (b) minimum potential costs of (i) setting up and (ii) running a digital ID scheme.

Answered by Ian Murray

The Government will launch a public consultation on the new digital ID by the end of the year. The eventual total cost and savings will depend on the design, build and delivery of the system, matters which will be included in the consultation.

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