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Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Commons · Question 79943 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 22 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, which organisations her Department has met with as part of the development of digital identity proposals.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 22 Oct 2025

The Government will start a public consultation on the new digital ID by the end of the year and has naturally begun engaging with key stakeholders, including charities, trade unions, trade bodies and associations, businesses and local government leaders ...