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Written question asked by Michael Brown (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 March 1997. It was answered by Tom Sackville (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 March 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
If it is his policy that the proposed voluntary national identity card will eventually become compulsory for United Kingdom subjects.
Answer

Mr. Michael Brown: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if it is his policy that the proposed voluntary national identity card will eventually become compulsory for United Kingdom subjects. [18246] Mr. Sackville: The Government's policy is for the national identity card to be voluntary. It may in practice be held very widely, but there are no plans for it to become compulsory.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18246; 291 c537W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Identity cards