§ Mr. Nigel EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what estimate he has made of how much crime would be reduced by the introduction of national photo-identity cards for those aged 12 years and above;
(2) what estimate he has made of how much car-related crimes would be reduced by the introduction of (a) photo-identity cards and (b) photo-driving licences.
§ Mr. Charles WardleNo such estimates have been made.
§ Mr. Nigel EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans the Home Department has and what studies it has undertaken in respect of the introduction of a photo-identity card for all United Kingdom subjects aged 12 years and above.
§ Mr. Charles WardleThe Government currently have no plans to introduce a photo-identity card for all United Kingdom subjects aged 12 years and above. The last formal study undertaken of this question was completed in 1989. This is, however, an issue which we consider important and keep constantly under review.