House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Digital Identity and GOV.UK Verify Programme Update
29 April 2020 · Cabinet Office
Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The GOV.UK Verify programme provides digital identity services to the public.
- Increased demand for these services has been observed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Cabinet Office has received approval to extend GOV.UK Verify operations for up to 18 more months.
Issue summary
This statement updates the House on the GOV.UK Verify programme and its provision of digital identity services, especially in light of increased demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Action requested
The Cabinet Office has been given approval by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to continue GOV.UK Verify operations for up to an additional 18 months, with ongoing updates on broader work planned during this period.
Key facts
- The former Minister for Implementation, Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP, issued a WMS in October 2018.
- The programme has faced unprecedented demand due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
- Approval has been given for GOV.UK Verify operations to continue for up to an additional 18 months.
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