Written questions

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

2026-07-02 · Cabinet Office · 15674 · Official question

Sir John Hayes

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he had made of the potential impact of introducing digital ID on remote communities in rural areas.

Answer

Inclusion is one of the core principles of the proposed national, free Digital ID. The Government held a public consultation from 10 March - 5 May and convened the People’s Panel, which brought together a diverse group of people - selected to be broadly r...