I have set that out clearly in what I have said, but I shall say it again if the hon. and learned Gentleman wants me to do so. The question, as the hon. Member for Sheffield, Hallam (Mr. Clegg) said, is one of free will. Those are the words he used in his definition. That is the free will that people may exercise in deciding whether or not they wish to have a passport—[Interruption.] That is the free will over what they can do and how they can operate. That is what the wording means.
As I said, I wanted to respond to the points made by the hon. Member for North Southwark and Bermondsey. I hope that the House will now reject the Lords amendments and that we can vote to establish the will of the elected House on this question.
Question put, That this House insists on its disagreement with the Lords in their amendments Nos. 16 and 22, but proposes amendment (a) in lieu:—
The House proceeded to a Division.
Identity Cards Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 March 2006.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Identity Cards Bill.
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