Menu
07/04/2004
ID card Bill could be published within a month: Blunkett
Legislation granting the creation of ID cards will be presented before Parliament within the next four or five weeks, the Home Secretary David Blunkett has said today.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Mr Blunkett said that the draft Bill on ID card proposals will be published in matter of weeks – despite the "misgivings" of some Cabinet colleagues over the measures.
However, the Home Secretary said that ID card proposals now enjoyed the "whole-hearted" support of the Prime Minister.
Britain's top policemen, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens, has given his backing to ID cards. He said that the measure was necessary as the threat from terrorists –highlighted by yesterday's discovery of an alleged plot to detonate a chemical bomb in Britain – had heightened in recent months.
(gmcg)
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Mr Blunkett said that the draft Bill on ID card proposals will be published in matter of weeks – despite the "misgivings" of some Cabinet colleagues over the measures.
However, the Home Secretary said that ID card proposals now enjoyed the "whole-hearted" support of the Prime Minister.
Britain's top policemen, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens, has given his backing to ID cards. He said that the measure was necessary as the threat from terrorists –highlighted by yesterday's discovery of an alleged plot to detonate a chemical bomb in Britain – had heightened in recent months.
(gmcg)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
11 November 2003
Blunkett unveils ID card proposals
Eight-out-of-10 people in the UK can expect to have been issued with an ID card by 2013, under plans unveiled today by the government. Home Secretary David Blunkett said today that plans an ID card scheme would help to tackle issues like illegal working, immigration abuse, fraud, terrorism and organised crime.
Blunkett unveils ID card proposals
Eight-out-of-10 people in the UK can expect to have been issued with an ID card by 2013, under plans unveiled today by the government. Home Secretary David Blunkett said today that plans an ID card scheme would help to tackle issues like illegal working, immigration abuse, fraud, terrorism and organised crime.
29 January 2009
ID Card Benefits 'Will Be Delivered Soon', Says Home Secretary
Work is underway to identify a number of areas across the UK where British nationals can be among the first to apply for an identity card, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced when she visited Manchester today.
ID Card Benefits 'Will Be Delivered Soon', Says Home Secretary
Work is underway to identify a number of areas across the UK where British nationals can be among the first to apply for an identity card, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced when she visited Manchester today.
26 April 2004
Home Secretary unveils plans for national ID card
Home Secretary David Blunkett has unveiled draft legislation, outlining controversial plans for the introduction of a national ID card. Mr Blunkett has stated that he believes the proposals will be effective in the fight against terrorism and wants them to be compulsory by 2013.
Home Secretary unveils plans for national ID card
Home Secretary David Blunkett has unveiled draft legislation, outlining controversial plans for the introduction of a national ID card. Mr Blunkett has stated that he believes the proposals will be effective in the fight against terrorism and wants them to be compulsory by 2013.
30 July 2009
UK Identity Card Unveiled
The image of the ID card for British citizens was officially unveiled by the Home Secretary today in Manchester and London. The ID card, which can also be used as a travel document in Europe, was revealed by the Home Secretary at St Pancras International Station in London and to residents of Greater Manchester at an event in the city centre.
UK Identity Card Unveiled
The image of the ID card for British citizens was officially unveiled by the Home Secretary today in Manchester and London. The ID card, which can also be used as a travel document in Europe, was revealed by the Home Secretary at St Pancras International Station in London and to residents of Greater Manchester at an event in the city centre.
22 September 2003
Civil liberties group slams 'insane' ID card plan
The civil liberties group, Liberty, has come out strongly against the Home Secretary's proposals to introduce a nationwide ID card, describing the measure as an "insane and suicidal step".
Civil liberties group slams 'insane' ID card plan
The civil liberties group, Liberty, has come out strongly against the Home Secretary's proposals to introduce a nationwide ID card, describing the measure as an "insane and suicidal step".
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
