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Identity Cards Bill

It happens that I used to be chairman of a public body that called itself the National Rivers Authority, which had no authority in Scotland at all. That caused a certain amount of debate when it was set up. There were those who argued that we should not call ourselves national, but we did and somehow it worked. When I saw the amendment, I asked myself what the position in Scotland was, and I was uncertain. The noble Lord who has just spoken said that Scotland is part of the United Kingdom, which is perfectly correct, but certain aspects of the legislation are covered by the Scottish Parliament. My first question is simple; are there any aspects of the legislation covered by the Scottish Parliament that in any way impinge in an adverse way on this scheme or would cause difficulties? My second question is about the requirements that we will debate in later amendments to attend at a specified place and time to register biometric details. Is it the intention of the Government to ensure that suitably-equipped places will be provided as much in Scotland as they are in the rest of the United Kingdom?