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Cabinet Office: Proof of Identity

Asked by David DavisConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 19 January 2026UIN 104623

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, by how much they plan to reduce their Department's budget to help fund the digital ID scheme.

Answered by Josh Simons

Digital 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 settlement.

We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK. No final decisions will be made until after the consultation.

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