§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning the introduction of a national identity card scheme.
§ Mr. John PattenWe receive a steady flow of correspondence and comments from right hon. and hon. Members and the public on the introduction of a national identity card scheme. The Association of Chief Police Officers has been asked for its views on the introduction of national identity cards and we will consider its response together with other views on the subject.