HC Deb 19 December 2003 vol 416 cc145-6W
Steve Webb

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment he has made of the implications of the introduction of compulsory identity cards for his Department. [143984]

Yvette Cooper

The introduction of Identity Cards is a long-term undertaking upon which the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is in discussion with the Home Office. However, as the scheme is still being developed it is too early to assess the implications for the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.