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Identity Cards Bill

I stand before you, Trojan horse and all—and gift, as I understand it. I am told by my noble friend Lord Carter that Ernie Bevin used to say that if you open the Pandora’s Box, you will find it full of Trojan horses. I really do not think that this clause need cause as much anxiety as it clearly has and I shall try to explain why. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Stoddart, and all those who have been so complimentary about me. It may be a matter of trying to see how much embarrassment one can cause on the Front Bench and whether I do in fact turn red. Just so that we know it is true, I confess that I do turn red. So, your Lordships do not have to continue to prove that this is true.