Proof of Identity: Digital Technology
Commons · Question 106086 · Tabled 14 Jan 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Snowden
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate he has made of the potential economic impact of decisions businesses have made on the basis of the announcement of compulsory digital ID on 26 September 2025 and 13 January 2026.
Answer
Answered by Josh Simons, 21 Jan 2026
Development of the policy underpinning the national digital credential is ongoing. We are inviting the public to have their say, including business stakeholders, in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK.