Identity Cards Bill

We have made that clear to the service providers. In their experience—as banks and other lenders, in particular, but also as other service providers—it is usual that they get the assent of their customers. We just want to ensure that the people from whom they are seeking that verification are giving them high quality information. It is clearly valuable to them to know that confirmation comes from a sound source. There is also an understanding that business may well have to pay for that verification service. Notwithstanding those two clear points, business is enthusiastic.