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Identity Cards Bill

I do not think that the noble Lord will find that this amendment is necessary. As I have already said on previous groups of amendments, there is only a limited list of information which may be provided in response to a verification application under Clause 14. Organisations will be provided only with the specific information that supports their businesses; that is, only a limited part of the individual’s entry as permitted under Clause 14(1). In addition, I should make it clear that an individual gives consent to only one verification at a time. You cannot give blanket verification to an agency. You say, ““I will allow you to verify my name and address for this singular transaction””. Those who have that verification will get that information verified to them on that occasion. If they then want another transaction, the individual would have to give consent. It is very similar to the procedure with banks and others: we have to give—I will use the noble Lord’s word—““express”” and informed consent. I hope the noble Lord will see that this amendment would therefore be unnecessary.