HC Deb 28 May 1940 vol 361 cc433-4W
Mr. Bull

asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the fact that it would not be difficult for the enemy to forge a number of identity cards, he will make it compulsory for all such cards to bear the photograph of the owner stamped by a competent authority?

Miss Horsbrugh

Arrangements have been in force for a considerable time under which, for certain special purposes, persons may be required to exchange the ordinary identity card for a special card bearing photograph and signature and issued under very strict safeguards. This arrangement is being extended wherever special needs arise; but it does not seem to be possible to apply it to the whole population.

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