Agree it could face some internal resistance - I guess the argument we’re making it is worth eating the extra costs (which would be low double-digit millions, as is my understanding, so pennies in government terms), for the innovation and productivity it could make possible.
I’m not an expert (I’m basically a glorified mascot), but I think the answer is basically “maybe”.
Strongly recommend Owen Boswarva’s post on some of the practicalities about the potential ‘ask’ could/would include OS data, including AddressBase:
https://www.owenboswarva.com/blog/post-addr4.htm
Agree it could face some internal resistance - I guess the argument we’re making it is worth eating the extra costs (which would be low double-digit millions, as is my understanding, so pennies in government terms), for the innovation and productivity it could make possible.