Might the hon. Gentleman be being a little harsh on the Labour party? That might seem an odd thing to say, but this idea has rested since time immemorial in the Home Office, which pulled it out yet again in Michael Howard's Green Paper, which was defeated. There is a long history of the state—the Crown—seeking to number and identify every citizen in this kingdom.
Identity Documents Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Richard Shepherd
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 June 2010.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Identity Documents Bill.
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