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Identity Cards Bill

My Lords, I thank the Minister for giving way. If I may just clarify, the effect of the amendment passed by this House last time would not have been to delay designation as such. However, a designation having been made, it would have meant that the citizen had an option—effectively, for five years—on whether he or she wished to have an ID card. The five-year period would mean that that option would end. It is important that that is understood.