Question to the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology:

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the GOV.UK One Login system and app in verifying the identification of company directors.

GOV.UK One Login is being developed as the single sign-on and identity verification front door for accessing government services. Individual services are responsible for assessing whether it is suitable for their users.

Companies House has completed this assessment and determined that GOV.UK One Login is an appropriate and effective way for company directors to prove their identity. Users who are unable to use GOV.UK One Login are able to utilise Companies House’s alternative route, through an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP).