Question follow-through · 126892

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the cost to the public purse was of advertising the digital ID consultation on a) Spotify, b) Apple Podcasts and c) Audible.

answeredCabinet Office

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Answering body
Cabinet Office
Tabled
13 Apr 2026
Target answer date
16 Apr 2026
Answer
20 Apr 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 13 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the cost to the public purse was of advertising the digital ID consultation on a) Spotify, b) Apple Podcasts and c) Audible.

  2. 16 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 20 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    Podcasts are not bought at partner level, so we’re not able to provide this information. I refer the Hon Member to PQ126891 for details on costs.

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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