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Written question asked by Alun Cairns (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 2023. It was answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

HM Land Registry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of using blockchain technology in digitising the land registry.

Answer

The Government strongly believes that there are significant opportunities from digitising HM Land Registry (HMLR) and making more information freely-available. HMLR is also committed to promoting digital innovation in the property market. In recent years, it has introduced digital tools relating to electronic signatures and a standard for digital identity solutions. HMLR is working collaboratively with stakeholders in the conveyancing sector and is considering a range of technologies to contribute to a truly digital, automated conveyancing process.

Government’s Roadmap to a Digital Future includes digital transformation in Government by “automating manual processes”. Almost 90% of HMLR’s applications are received via digital application routes and the majority of HMLR’s services are already automated. HMLR continues to increase automation to drive greater efficiency and deliver maximum value for the taxpayer, and to increase the proportion of end-to-end digital processes.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
204014
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
HM Land Registry Blockchain
Link
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