HC Deb 03 November 1988 vol 139 c759W
47. Mr. Colvin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning voluntary schemes for the carrying of identity cards by customers of public houses; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

We have recently received a number of representations from licensed victuallers and members of the public in support of local and national identity card schemes for young people. I am aware of a number of such voluntary schemes for young people around the country which are led and financed by local licensees or by the Licensed Victuallers Association. I am pleased to see licensees taking the lead in initiatives of this kind.