Question follow-through · 82557

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential effectiveness of the proposed Digital ID scheme in locations without consistent internet access; and what steps she is planning to take to

answeredDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Tabled
15 Oct 2025
Target answer date
20 Oct 2025
Answer
20 Oct 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 15 Oct 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential effectiveness of the proposed Digital ID scheme in locations without consistent internet access; and what steps she is planning to take to

  2. 20 Oct 2025

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 20 Oct 2025

    Answer published

    Digital inclusion is central to our thinking on this. The Government will deliver a comprehensive inclusion programme to help ensure everyone eligible is able to access the new digital ID. This will include targeted support for both people and businesses ...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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