Identity Cards Bill

I agree with my hon. Friend’s line of thought. Does he agree that many of our constituents, who were deeply opposed to ID cards, gave the Government the benefit of the doubt because they thought that at least the scheme would not be compulsory? Now that a compulsory scheme is being brought in by the back door, does my hon. Friend fear that the next step will be a provision brought in by the back door that people have to carry their identity card?