Question follow-through · 1992

Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

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

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Answering body
Cabinet Office
Tabled
18 May 2026
Target answer date
20 May 2026
Answer
4 Jun 2026 · 17 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 18 May 2026

    Question tabled

    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

  2. 20 May 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 4 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    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.

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