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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hylton (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Monday, 6 February 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Identity Cards Bill.

Identity Cards Bill

My Lords, I am not commenting on the merits or otherwise of the amendment. Is it expected that foreign states will at some point in the future be able to consult our national identity register when dealing with British citizens travelling abroad or applying for their visas? There are many police and security services belonging to arbitrary and despotic regimes who we would wish to avoid having any access. But if there is to be some access, it is important that there should be safeguards and controls over this. I look forward to hearing what the Government will say on this matter.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
678 c463 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Data protection Codes of practice Crime prevention Applications Costs Certification Fraud Fees and charges ICT Identity cards Documents European Union Fines Entry clearances National identity register Proof of identity Passports Registration Criminal Records Bureau Office of the Identity Commissioner
Legislation
Identity Cards Bill 2005-06
Link
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