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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2026. It was answered by Josh Simons (Labour) on Monday, 16 February 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 27 November 2025 to Question 92613 on Digital Technology: Identity Cards, whether Digital ID will be required for Digital Right to Work checks.

Answer

As the Prime Minister has recently stated in the House of Commons, there will be checks. They will be digital and they will be mandatory.

We will consult on the technical details of how this will be implemented.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
109553
Session
2024-26
Related items
Digital Technology: Identity Cards
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Digital technology Employment Proof of identity Vetting
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk