UK Government to retain control of Digital ID project, minister confirms
UK Minister Darren Jones confirmed that the government will retain control over the digital ID project, which is a £1.8bn scheme, but also stated that it will have limited uses, such as vehicle tax payments and right-to-work checks, before the next election.
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Digital ID scheme to have limited use before next election, minister says
Darren Jones says £1.8bn project likely to cover only vehicle tax payments and right-to-work checks initially Britain’s £1.8bn digital ID scheme will only be available for a handful of uses by the next election, including paying vehicle tax and right-to-work checks, the minister in charge of the project has said. Darren Jones, the prime minister’s chief secretary, told reporters on Tuesday he eventually wanted the app to be used for everything from claiming benefits to proving the right to vo...
By Kiran Stacey Policy editor
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The responsibility for the design, build and running of it will be within Government, according to Darren Jones.
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