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Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 24 March 2026UIN 121072

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, whether the proceedings, findings and recommendations of the people’s panel will be published.

Answered by Mr James Frith

The People’s Panel will convene throughout May and June to hear expert evidence, concluding their work on 21 June 2026. Outputs from the People’s Panel will be weighed alongside the broader consultation feedback to inform the design and delivery of the voluntary digital ID system.

As announced in parliament on 10 March 2026, the People’s Panel will form part of the legal consultation on digital ID. The Government will respond to the Consultation in the usual way.

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