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Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has also backed the move, saying it was “fantastic” to have the Cabinet Office’s support. “This is a top priority for the prime minister that requires all government departments to be engaged,” she said. Peace offerings It’s not the first time the sector has raised concerns — with then-Technology Secretary Peter Kyle forced to apologize at an event in May for failing to adequately engage with the sector before announcing plans for a digital driving license. In private, officials have reassured the sector that work to drive adoption of private tech will carry on despite plans for the government to issue its own digital ID. Following fresh calls for clarity in the wake of the Starmer’s announcement of “mandatory” work checks, officials told private sector representatives at an event last month that the government remained committed to creating an “information gateway.” This will allow accredited providers to tap into government data — and could allow their products to be used in even more scenarios that involve statutory ID checks. Officials also reaffirmed plans to allow a DVS to be used to prove someone’s age when buying alcohol by the end of this year.
