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Machinery of Government

23 October 2025

Proposing MP
Keir Starmer Lab
Holborn and St Pancras
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Prime Minister
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement is about a Machinery of Government update regarding the new digital identity scheme.

Action Requested

The Cabinet Office will have overall responsibility for the policy development, legislation, and strategic oversight of the new digital identity scheme. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) will be responsible for the technical design, build and delivery, with this arrangement taking effect immediately.

Key Facts

  • The Cabinet Office has overall responsibility for the new digital identity scheme.
  • The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is responsible for the technical aspects of the scheme.
  • This update takes effect immediately.
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