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Written Question
Treasury: Proof of Identity
Tuesday 20th January 2026

Asked by: David Davis (Conservative - Goole and Pocklington)

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, by how much they plan to reduce their Department's budget to help fund the digital ID scheme.

Answered by James Murray - Chief Secretary to the Treasury

Digital Identity policy is in development, with a dedicated team inside the Cabinet Office working to develop the proposals.

Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlements.



Written Question
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Proof of Identity
Tuesday 20th January 2026

Asked by: David Davis (Conservative - Goole and Pocklington)

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, by how much they plan to reduce their Department's budget to help fund the digital ID scheme.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

Digital Identity policy is in development, with a dedicated team inside the Cabinet Office working to develop the proposals. Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlements. We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK. No final decisions will be made until after the consultation.


Written Question
Attorney General's Office: Proof of Identity
Tuesday 20th January 2026

Asked by: David Davis (Conservative - Goole and Pocklington)

Question to the Attorney General:

To ask the Solicitor General, by how much they plan to reduce their Department's budget to help fund the digital ID scheme.

Answered by Ellie Reeves - Solicitor General (Attorney General's Office)

Digital Identity policy is in development, with a dedicated team inside the Cabinet Office working to develop the proposals.

Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlements.

We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK. No final decisions will be made until after the consultation.


Written Question
Northern Ireland Office: Proof of Identity
Tuesday 20th January 2026

Asked by: David Davis (Conservative - Goole and Pocklington)

Question to the Northern Ireland Office:

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

Answered by Hilary Benn - Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Digital Identity policy is in development, with a dedicated team inside the Cabinet Office working to develop the proposals.

Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlements.

We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK. No final decisions will be made until after the consultation.


Written Question
Ministry of Justice: Proof of Identity
Tuesday 20th January 2026

Asked by: David Davis (Conservative - Goole and Pocklington)

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

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

Answered by Jake Richards - Assistant Whip

Digital Identity policy is in development, with a dedicated team inside the Cabinet Office working to develop the proposals.

Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlements.

We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK. No final decisions will be made until after the consultation.


Written Question
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Proof of Identity
Tuesday 20th January 2026

Asked by: David Davis (Conservative - Goole and Pocklington)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, by how much they plan to reduce their Department's budget to help fund the digital ID scheme.

Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

Digital Identity policy is in development, with a dedicated team inside the Cabinet Office working to develop the proposals.

Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlements.

We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK. No final decisions will be made until after the consultation.


Written Question
Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Proof of Identity
Tuesday 20th January 2026

Asked by: David Davis (Conservative - Goole and Pocklington)

Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

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

Answered by Ian Murray - Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Digital Identity policy is in development, with a dedicated team inside the Cabinet Office working to develop the proposals. Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlements.

We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK. No final decisions will be made until after the consultation.


Written Question
Department for Work and Pensions: Proof of Identity
Tuesday 20th January 2026

Asked by: David Davis (Conservative - Goole and Pocklington)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

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

Answered by Andrew Western - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)

Digital Identity policy is in development, with a dedicated team inside the Cabinet Office working to develop the proposals.

Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlements.

We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK. No final decisions will be made until after the consultation.


Written Question
Wales Office: Proof of Identity
Monday 19th January 2026

Asked by: David Davis (Conservative - Goole and Pocklington)

Question to the Wales Office:

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

Answered by Jo Stevens - Secretary of State for Wales

Digital Identity policy is in development, with a dedicated team inside the Cabinet Office working to develop the proposals.

Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlements.

We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK. No final decisions will be made until after the consultation.


Written Question
Cabinet Office: Proof of Identity
Monday 19th January 2026

Asked by: David Davis (Conservative - Goole and Pocklington)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, by how much they plan to reduce their Department's budget to help fund the digital ID scheme.

Answered by Josh Simons - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

Digital Identity policy is in development, with a dedicated team inside the Cabinet Office working to develop the proposals.

Costs in this Spending Review period will be met within the existing Spending Review settlement.

We are inviting the public to have their say in the upcoming consultation as we develop a safe, secure, and inclusive system for the UK. No final decisions will be made until after the consultation.