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Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Commons · Question 1992 · Tabled 18 May 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 4 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Bob Blackman

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 4 February 2026 to Question 907723 on Proof of Identity: Digital Technology, how much was spent on digital ID receive in the 2025-2026 financial year; and what is the proposed spe

Answer

Answered by James Frith, 4 Jun 2026

The Digital ID spend so far has been limited to the early stage of the policy development. The feedback and outcomes from the consultation will now inform our final approach, design and costs.