National Identity Cards Debate

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Department: Home Office
Tuesday 14th March 2017

(7 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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My Lords, I have not detected any more of an appetite for national identity cards since the Brexit discussions began. The Government will certainly have to think about identity post Brexit, but that will be the subject of discussions and negotiations.

Lord Robathan Portrait Lord Robathan (Con)
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My Lords, those such as me who used to oppose identity cards have actually changed their minds. Time has moved on and the changes in IT and terrorism are so important. When the world changes, we should change too.

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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My Lords, we believe that the investment we are making in better security, use of intelligence and cybersecurity is a much more effective use of resources.