Proceeding contribution from William Cash (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 February 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Identity Cards Bill.

Identity Cards Bill

I would not put it in such gentle terms. I would simply say that I am delighted that my Front-Bench colleagues have taken the view that they have, and have resolutely stuck by it throughout the Committee stage and subsequently—unlike the Minister, who has come to water extremely slowly and reluctantly. The fact is that this is a political exercise—[Interruption.] I am glad that the Home Secretary sees the joke; the truth is that this is nothing more nor less than a tactical retreat.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 442 c1165
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Databases Biometrics Applications Costs Delegated legislation Fraud Enforcement Immigration controls Identity cards Documents Ministerial powers Procurement National identity register Proof of identity Passports Registration Office of the Identity Commissioner Driving licences
Legislation: Identity Cards Bill 2005-06
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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