Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Viscount Camrose (Conservative). It was answered on Monday, 17 November 2025.

Artificial Intelligence Legislation

Question: My Lords, in September the Government announced plans for a national digital identity system—a policy that will have very profound implications for the safe use of AI, particularly agentic AI. Can the Minister confirm that the interaction between the Government’s digital identity scheme and AI systems will be explicitly included within the scope of the consultation? If not, can the Minister commit to ensuring that it is?

Answer: The noble Viscount asks about digital ID, as he highlights a proposal which was announced a few months ago. Digital ID will help make it easier for people to access the services they are entitled to and prevent illegal working. It will streamline interactions with the state, saving time and cutting frustrating paperwork. A public consultation on the digital ID will launch in the coming few weeks, to ensure the system is secure, trusted and inclusive. I will take back his specific question on the coverage of the consultation coming up.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 850 c540
Session: 2024-26
Oral question type: Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Data protection Public consultation Proof of identity Regulation Artificial intelligence Disinformation
Link: View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk