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National ID cards will eventually replace current ID used to buy alcohol in pubs, says the man heading the national ID card roll-out.
Identity and Passport Service chief executive James Hall also revealed that “several thousands” have already registered interest in applying for one of the new cards.
The cards, which are not compulsory, will cost £30. People in Manchester will be the first who can apply for them in the autumn, before the national roll-out in 2011/2012.
“Several thousand have registered on the website to show their interest,” said Hall. “We will be focusing on Manchester to start. We’ll then be moving forward cautiously before we start to scale this up.”
Asked if he predicted a large take-up among young people, he replied: “Yes I think there will be.
“I think it’s a little bit like the telephone. On it’s own it isn’t of great benefit to people. As they become more popular businesses will turn to ID cards as proof of age and as businesses start to ask for them more r
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Stephen Docking 11/09/2009 17:04:37  |
RE: National ID card 'will replace others in pubs' This present Govt has been legendary in its abuse of personal freedoms - and this costly and half-baked ID scheme will not save them. There is no justification for an ID card, particularly for the reasons they quote. If they are so desperate to have us doubly-identified yet again - why not move to a two part passport? Issue a 'free' card to every pasport holder. This is yet another means of tax & control from the Goodbye Govt. This post replies to this thread |
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| John Ellis 11/09/2009 17:56:15 |
National ID card 'will replace others in pubs' I've just asked my 16 year old son who says there is "No Way" he'd pay £30 for this card, especially not while there are other proof of age cards available at a more reasonable price! John Ellis Crown Inn, Oakengates This post replies to this thread |
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The Informer 14/09/2009 10:47:40 |
RE: National ID card 'will replace others in pubs' James Hall, at the Manchester launch of the NIC, told the assembled audience in front ot the Home Secretary that if a pubgoer lost their National ID card a replacement would cost just £30, the same price as the initial issue. No ifs, no buts - £30. You'll not forget saying that will you Mr Hall? This post replies to this thread |
