HC Deb 10 June 1943 vol 390 cc834-5
31. Commander Sir Archibald Southby

asked the Home Secretary what thefts there have been of new type identity cards; and under what circumstances have they been stolen?

Mr. H. Morrison

Such cases are not reported to me in the ordinary course. I am informed that there have been two cases in which theft of these cards on a considerable scale has occurred in London. In one case, proceedings are pending before the court, while the other is still the subject of investigation. In the circumstances, it would not be in the public interest that I should make any statement about them.

Sir A. Southby

Would my right hon. Friend consider the possibility of taking disciplinary action against the people who are responsible for the safe custody of these things, since they are the people at fault?

Mr. Morrison

Certainly, Sir, I will keep that suggestion in mind, but it would be a matter for another Minister.