§ 27 and 28. Squadron-Leader Sir Gifford Foxasked the Minister of Health (1) whether, in view of the relaxation of security control, a change can be made in the practice whereby the L.P.T.B. is obliged to return lost identity cards to the National Registration authority rather than return them direct to the owners, when the identity is easily ascertained; and what representations he has received from the L.P.T.B. on these matters;
(2) what revenue is obtained through charging Is. for the replacement of lost identity cards; whether he is aware that considerable annoyance is caused to the public through the practice of extracting identity cards, ration and clothing books 2018 from any receptacles handed in to the Lost Property Office, for however short a time; and if the practice of charging is. for renewing identity cards, in these cases at least, will be discontinued.
§ The Minister of Health (Mr. Aneurin Bevan)I have received no representations in this matter from the London Passenger Transport Board. I am, however, in sympathy with the object the hon. and gallant Member has in view and I am in touch with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport on the subject. I hope that it will prove possible to effect some modification of the existing procedure. In the year ended 31st March, 1945, £29,401 was received for cards replaced.