Elections: Voter ID Debate
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Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate
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Elections: Voter ID
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Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con)
We have made it very clear in the legislation that will be doing a review, not only after this general election but after the next two to ensure that the voter identification system we are putting in place is right, is correct and is not disenfranchising any voters from electing.
Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate (Non-Afl)
My Lords, does the noble Baroness agree that this Question would not be relevant if the introduction of biometric ID cards by the last Labour Government had not been opposed by the party opposite? Does she also agree that such a measure would also have addressed the scourge of criminal identity theft that blights our country as fraud offences go through the roof?
Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con)
A national identification card is a totally different subject; it is much wider and further than this. That debate is perhaps for another day.