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Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Commons · Question 79944 · 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, whether her Department has had discussions with (a) Apple, (b) Google and (c) other technology companies on delivering digital identity schemes.

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 ...