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Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 15 July 2026UIN 7421

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the budget is for (a) media advertising, (b) marketing and (c) communications for the consultation on Digital ID; which creative agencies have been selected; and which types of media have been commissioned.

Answered by Mr James Frith

The media spend from March 2026 to May 2026 on the Digital ID consultation is £1,578,482. A breakdown of spend through the Government Communication Service’s central campaigns budget is as follows:

  • Digital Audio: 167,360

  • Digital Display: 367,351

  • Out of Home: 247,263

  • Radio: 245,309

  • Video: 128,229

  • Search: 354

  • Social: 422,616

The creative agencies that supported this campaign were TAG and Accenture.

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