HC Deb 24 June 2002 vol 387 c671W
Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what plans he has to use the connexions card as the basis for a national proof-of-age scheme for young people. [63213]

Mr. Stephen Twigg

The primary purpose of the connexions card is to encourage young people to continue in learning, after the age of 16. However, the features of the card mean that it can be used for proof-of-age purposes by young people, if they wish.