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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, how much participants were paid to attend the People's Panel on Digital ID weekends in Birmingham in May and June 2026.

Answer

Participants were paid £550 provided they attended all seven sessions across both online and in-person formats. This payment rate was determined in line with industry standards for research participation and public deliberation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20559
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Birmingham Digital technology Public consultation Proof of identity
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk