HL Deb 03 May 2001 vol 625 c139WA
Lord Marlesford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will make a study of the possibility of using the National Health Service number as a unique reference for United Kingdom citizens. [HL 1933]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)

There are no plans for using the National Health Service number as a unique reference for United Kingdom citizens other than for healthcare purposes.