Written questions

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Commons · Question 20703 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Mike Wood

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether any staff who were working on Digital ID have been given voluntary or compulsory redundancy.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 8 Sep 2026

Staff on the Digital ID programme were existing Civil Service staff who, in line with standard Civil Service practice, are currently being redeployed to other government priorities.