Written question asked by David Winnick (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 October 2002. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Thursday, 31 October 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the consulation is due to end on the issue of entitlement cards. - Includes ref to Entitlement Cards and Identity Fraud consultation period will be extended to 31 January 2003.

Answer: David Winnick: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the consulation is due to end on the issue of entitlement cards. [78352] Beverley Hughes: The consultation paper on Entitlement Cards and Identity Fraud published by my right hon Friend the Home Secretary on 3 July stated that the.consultation period would last until 10 January 2003. The Government has decided to extend the consultation period to 31 January 2003 to allow organisations a little more time to prepare their responses.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 78352; 391 c936W;391 c946W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Abuse Fraud Identity cards Proof of identity Social security benefits
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk