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Identity Cards Bill

As a result of our delaying the full implementation to super-affirmative procedure, it is always open for us to look again at those issues. That is the whole point. It will also give everyone an opportunity to have a vigorous debate. If, as we believe will be the case, things have gone well; if things have been sensibly handled and implementation will inure to the benefit of everyone; and if all the issues noble Lords and the Government raised have been answered, we will have a good answer to those who say that the scheme should not come into effect or should be delayed further. Therefore, it is inherent that that full implementation date would be put off if we have chosen the wrong date—if we are not ready by the time we seek to make it totally compulsory. There will continue—