§ Mr. Rileyasked the Minister of Health if he will consider the desirability of making it obligatory in all future registrations that all persons under 18 years of age shall indicate on their identity cards the date and year of birth.
§ Mr. WillinkIf my hon. Friend refers to the issue of adult identity cards to young persons attaining the age of 16, I would point out that the new card issued on that occasion already bears particulars officially entered which go far to meet his object. In this connection I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of my reply to a similar Question by the hon. and gallant Member for Knutsford (Sir E. Makins) on 20th January.
§ Sir P. Hurdasked the Minister of Health if he has considered the suggestion that it would assist both publicans and police in enforcing the drinking regulations if identity cards showed the date of birth of the holders.
§ Mr. WillinkYes, Sir; this matter was considered in connection with a Question by the hon. and gallant Member for Knutsford (Sir E. Makins). As stated in my reply of 20th January last (a copy of which I am sending to the hon. Member) the identity card of a young person over 16 already contains age particulars which should in my opinion go far to meet the object in view.