Identity Cards Bill

I understand that concern. That is why we have made it clear, and tried to identify the fact, that passports and ID cards are likely to be issued together. The noble Lord knows that 85 per cent of people in this country currently have a passport. We have also indicated that in respect of those groups who may fall into a vulnerable category and be in need of additional financial assistance, the Government have indicated that we will be looking at ways of ensuring that all people have proper access to the card and that they will not be unfairly or unreasonably disadvantaged. If the ID card is able to be delivered at £30, that is a reasonable fee for a 10-year document on which you can travel throughout the EU if you are a person of limited means. Of course, £93 is not outside the ken of the majority of people, but we are conscious of the issue and would want to ensure that no one was improperly excluded.