Given the almost draconian enormity of the scheme, I should have thought that the Government would leap at the chance of having a bit more time in which to work out the practicalities and the costs, given that they are shamefully vague about both at present. The hon. Gentleman has made a good point, which merely reinforces my feeling that the amendments, as well as representing a serious political compromise, offer a practical way forward.
Identity Cards Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Nick Clegg
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 21 March 2006.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Identity Cards Bill.
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