Between 16 and 18 it would have the reverse effect, because it would stop those people being able to buy drink. Over 18 they would be allowed to do so. There are large social advantages for proving your identity when you produce a bank card or other card or want some service. It would be to the advantage of the vast majority of people in this country to carry an ID card of some sort.
Identity Cards Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Maxton
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 15 November 2005.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Identity Cards Bill.
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