Identity Cards Bill

I am grateful for this amendment and the opportunity to probe this question. There are perfectly clear things in Clause 1(5), which are entitled to be recorded in the register, such as,"““where he resides in the United Kingdom””." That is fine. Of course, most of the people who apply for a card will give accurate information. But the likelihood, particularly among some sections of society that are more vulnerable or less aware of the importance of always telling the truth, is that some inaccurate, possibly mendacious, information will be given. My intention is simply to probe what will, and will not, be recorded on the register. I make clear immediately my belief that it is quite possible, if my understanding of the Bill is correct, that a number of vulnerable people will have recorded answers about where they were living that turn out to be untrue. Indeed, there may be a succession of them. Schedule 1(7) states:"““The following may be recorded in the entry in the Register for an individual—””." Sub-paragraph (a) refers to,"““the information provided in connection with every application by him to be entered in the Register””," and, leaving out the irrelevant words, sub-paragraph (d) refers to,"““particulars of any other steps taken or information obtained . . . for ensuring that there is [an] . . . accurate entry about that individual in the Register””." In other words, it may be recorded that a third party—probably a government official—has tried to check certain information. They may build up a picture of the individual who has made the application that shows that a good deal of the information given on separate occasions is either inconsistent or incorrect. I am not saying whether it is right or wrong that that information should be obtained and recorded. I want to know whether under the scheme of the Act it will be lawful to do so.