Identity Documents Bill

I am not sure whether the register would have to continue or not. The data would continue to be collected and we would see at the end of the period whether the trial had made life easier and more secure for those who have to run our airports. I take the noble Baroness's point; I know that it is an essential part of the Government's case that the register should be closed at the earliest possible moment. I suggest that the effect of having an identity card as passport might be to make it possible to get the information that would be of assistance. I see that the Government are not attracted by the wording of the amendment. I am very grateful to the noble Baroness for her response, and I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 5 withdrawn. Clause 3 : Destruction of information recorded in National Identity Register Amendment 6 Clause 3 : Destruction of information recorded in National Identity Register Amendment 6 Moved by