HC Deb 18 December 2003 vol 415 c1070W
Mr. Webb

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what assessment she has made of the implications of the introduction of compulsory identity cards for her Department. [144342]

Mr. Caborn

The Home Office has lead responsibility for developing the national identity cards scheme, which was announced by my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary on 11 November 2003. My Department stands ready to take part in any on-going discussions, as appropriate.