I confirm that what my hon. Friend has just said is correct. The aspects of the Bill dealing with free public services could not come into effect until primary legislation to make the whole system compulsory had been passed.
Identity Cards Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 February 2006.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Identity Cards Bill.
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