Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what liaison is taking place between his Department and the Home Office on the (a) design of, (b) structure of and (c) security for the new digital vault for storing and processing digital ID pictures for use in passports; and if he will make a statement.

The Government Digital Service is working closely with HM Passport Office. The Government is fully committed to protecting public data, including in all aspects of the passport application process.

In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal discussions are not normally disclosed.