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Proceeding contribution from Earl of Northesk (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 14 December 2005. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Identity Cards Bill.


Identity Cards Bill

My noble friend’s amendment undoubtedly has considerable potentially beneficial effects. Nevertheless, I would counsel a degree of caution. If we think back to the previous incarnation of ID cards in this country, one of the great criticisms that they attracted in the end was that they were subject to a great deal of function creep. With my noble friend’s amendment, we potentially run the risk of empowering function creep. I insert that note of caution.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
676 c1348 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Biometrics Crime prevention Costs British nationality Fraud Fees and charges Identity cards Information Proof of identity Passports Registration Research Revenue and Customs
Legislation
Identity Cards Bill 2005-06
Link
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