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Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 6 February 2026UIN 109545

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether departments have been asked to make (a) operational and (b) efficiency savings to fund the new Digital ID programme.

Answered by Josh Simons

Costs to departments in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlement.

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