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Proceeding contribution from Lord Selsdon (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 15 November 2005. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Identity Cards Bill.


Identity Cards Bill

On several occasions, in rather beaten-up parts of the world, which I shall not name, I have used my passport to demonstrate how important I was and how I could get out of the country. On two occasions I was asked, ““What is the name of the Secretary of State?””. I said, ““Ah, that is a secret; he is there by Royal Prerogative””. I was then asked, ““Is he a subject of the Queen?””. The Minister is saying that it refers to any Secretary of State.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
675 c1008 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Access Data protection Biometrics Costs Fingerprints ICT Immigration controls Identity cards Interviews EU nationals Privacy National identity register Proof of identity Passports Registration Security
Legislation
Identity Cards Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk