[Margaret Pilkington]

No, I do not want an ID card...we have had this discussion before in the past.
Nothing has happened that changes my mind.

How will having ID cards change anything?
If I need hospital treatment I have proof of my NI number (and a hospital number too)which proves my entitlement.
What else would I need identification for.
The HMRC know who I am and where to find me...the DWP also have all my details. The DVLA too.

I do not consider myself a hand wringing liberal...in fact I am so far from that I couldn't be any further away if I tried.

Neil what is it that has happened in the last ten years....what precisely is it you are referring to?
Immigration, security?

I do not see how having and ID card would improve things...after all if they can clone bank cards, then an ID card would be small beer....who is going to looking at these ID cards? Who is going to be checking who you are? For what reason?

They are something that is totally unnecessary and I am sure they would come at a cost...would have to be renewed.
There are many ways already in existence which allow you to,prove who you are, you do not need to add another one to the mix.