Written question asked by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026. It was answered by James Frith (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Proof of Identity: Digital Technology
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the consultation paper on Digital ID, published on 10 March 2026, CP1498, which company will be administering the People’s Panel for Digital ID; and what cost the cost will be.
- Answer
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We need to make sure digital ID works for everyone, and that’s why we’re establishing a People’s Panel on digital ID, which brings together a diverse group of people - selected to be broadly representative of the population of the UK - to consider different perspectives and debate trade-offs.
The People’s Panel will cost approximately £630,000 This will be covered under a pre-existing contract with Ipsos, which is the primary vendor, signed in March 2024. The vendor is a significant long-term government contractor, including under the last administration.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 119980
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Making public services work for you with your digital identity
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
- Subjects
- Costs Digital technology Proof of identity
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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