Identity Cards Bill

To what extent, if at all, does the hon. Lady think that the Government have factored into their calculations the capital and running costs of the extra 70 high street offices that the UK Passport Service proposes to establish for the purpose of conducting interviews with first-time passport applicants? It has never been clear to me why such a provision is necessary, although Mr. Bernard Herdan is clearly keen to drive the agenda. Clearly there will be a bill to pay, will there not?