HC Deb 27 April 1950 vol 474 c130W
119. Major Lloyd

asked the Minister of Health how many identity cards have been replaced in each of the years from 1946 to 1949 inclusive.

Mr. Bevan

The total number of cards exchanged or otherwise replaced on account of marriage, other changes of name, change of nationality, loss, theft. and acquisition of permanent residence in this country is approximately one million a year.