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Identity Cards Bill

The noble Baroness has persistently refused to indicate the costs. She has just outlined the benefits. Why can she not give us the costs if she knows what the notional benefit is? That is what we are all asking. After all, it is Parliament, although admittedly not this House, that votes supply and provides the money from people’s taxes to pay for such plans. If she does not know the answer—she jolly well ought to, having tabled an amendment on costs—can she give it to us later, and, if she knows it, can she tell us?