Identity Cards Bill

I am most obliged to the noble Lord, Lord Thomas of Gresford, for enlightening me about the implications of this clause. Like him, I am completely and utterly opposed to the Bill per se and have been right from the beginning. I was extremely worried about this provision before I spoke but I am even more worried after the noble Lord’s speech. The Committee should be obliged to him for going through in detail many of the adverse consequences that could flow from this provision.