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Digital ID: Businesses

Thursday 21 May 2026 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Digital ID for businesses could reduce administrative burdens and save time and money.
  • A programme of work is ongoing to improve how businesses interact with digital Government services.
  • The Government aims to transform the relationship between businesses and Government to reduce bureaucratic tasks.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Gurinder Josan Lab Smethwick
Context

The MP notes concerns about small business administrative burdens, citing research that suggests an average start time of 2:36 PM on Wednesdays due to bureaucratic tasks. The questioner emphasizes the need for a streamlined process and digital identity solution.

Question

What assessment has he made of the potential merits of introducing digital ID for businesses? Small businesses are crucial but face significant administrative burdens, with an average start time of 2:36 PM on Wednesdays due to bureaucratic tasks. A unique business passport or digital ID could reduce these burdens and free up small businesses.

Answer from Peter Kyle

We are improving how businesses find, log into, and use digital Government services to reduce administrative burdens and save time and money. A programme of work is ongoing with my Department to transform the relationship between Government and businesses.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not address introducing a unique business passport or specific digital ID for businesses

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Q2 Gurinder Josan Lab Smethwick
Context

The MP notes concerns about small business administrative burdens, citing research that suggests an average start time of 2:36 PM on Wednesdays due to bureaucratic tasks. The questioner emphasizes the need for a streamlined process and digital identity solution.

Question

Small businesses are crucial but face significant administrative burdens, with an average start time of 2:36 PM on Wednesdays due to bureaucratic tasks. A unique business passport or digital ID could reduce these burdens and free up small businesses to deliver growth.

Answer from Peter Kyle

We need to have the same zeal for transforming how businesses interact with Government. A programme of work is ongoing with my Department to make sure that this transformation happens.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not address introducing a unique business passport or specific digital ID for businesses

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