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09 May 2008 18:11 BST

ID review 'on the cards'

Monday, 05 Nov 2007 10:09
Gordon Brown has reportedly called for another ID cards review

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The government's identity cards scheme may be delayed after another reported review.

The Guardian newspaper claims Gordon Brown's concerns about the risks of technological failure could lead to a delay in the controversial initiative's rollout.

Following heavy criticisms surrounding the recent IT upgrades within the NHS, Mr Brown is reportedly concerned that all technological components of the ID card scheme are working prior to its introduction.

The Guardian says ministers are determined to avoid releasing previous reviews on the cards and that it is seeking to acquire assessments currently withheld through information tribunals.

It quotes an inside source describing a report in yesterday's Sunday Mirror that an abandonment of ID cards was being considered as "garbage".

The paper claimed tomorrow's Queen's Speech will not feature any new legislation on identity cards, which have attracted significant criticisms from opposition political parties on civil liberties grounds.

But the government has insisted they will help in the fight against fraud.

Claims that they would be useful against terrorism were quietly dropped after former home secretary Charles Clarke admitted the July 2005 London bombings would not have been stopped through the cards.End of story

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