HC Deb 12 August 1947 vol 441 c2260
38. Mr. Skinnard

asked the Minister of Health whether he will now replace the invasion identity cards, with photographs, issued to key men in October, 1940, by the standard kind issued to all other citizens.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health (Mr. John Edwards)

Fresh cards of this type are no longer issued, and existing cards are replaced by cards of the standard type whenever they require renewal or on application by the holder.

Mr. Skinnard

Is the Minister aware that owing to their extended use these cards are generally more dilapidated than those issued to ordinary citizens, and that it is not clear to the holders of such cards that they can be renewed?

Mr. Edwards

There is no doubt that they can be renewed on application.