Clause 14 - Use of information for verification or otherwise with consent
Identity Cards Bill
1:00 pm
Nick Palmer (Broxtowe, Labour)
We have returned to something that was discussed when we debated other clauses. During our discussions on clause 3, the Committee decided, against the hon. Gentleman’s advice, to allow some voluntary information, such as the name of the next of kin or blood group, on to the register. Given that decision, does he consider it appropriate for people to be allowed to authorise someone to look at the register by the equivalent of a donor card, along the lines of, “I authorise you in an emergency to look at the register”?