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Written question asked by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by James Frith (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 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 25 March 2026 to Question 119977 on Proof of Identity: Digital Technology, whether the postcode lottery process will invite (a) named individuals or (b) any householder who lives at a randomly selected address.

Answer

The People’s Panel for Digital ID is selected via civic lottery to ensure a representative sample of the public. Invitations are not sent to named individuals. Only one person from each household can be selected.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125694
Session
2024-26
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Link
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