Department of Health and Social Care: Proof of Identity

(asked on 12th January 2026) - View Source

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, by how much they plan to reduce their Department's budget to help fund the digital ID scheme.


Answered by
Karin Smyth Portrait
Karin Smyth
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
This question was answered on 20th January 2026

The scope of the digital identification scheme is still in development, therefore detailed design, implementation, and operational information is not available.

The Cabinet Office will soon launch a public consultation to give everyone the opportunity to learn more and share their views.

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