§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from the Association of Chief Police Officers of the desirability and practicality of introducing either compulsory or voluntary identity cards.
§ Mr. Charles WardleIn June 1993 the Association of Chief Police Officers sent us a copy of its report "National Identity Card Scheme" which favoured the introduction of a voluntary identity card scheme. My right hon. and learned Friend met Sir John Smith, president of ACPO, on 17 November 1993 to discuss the report.