Re: ID cards - What wasn't mentioned about the results of the consultation exercise

[Mike Richards <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>]

On 1 Nov 2004, at 10:48, Owen Lewis wrote:
> Am I imagining it, or did I see an ad the other day for a person to 
> take
> responsibility for the public presentation of the case for the ID card?

Sadly you didn't imagine it:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3738760.stm

Should I apply?

'Hello, David Blunkett has asked me to introduce you to Waggles the 
cat. Lovely isn't he?

'Waggles' owner - Mrs. Mullagatawny of East Cheam is reassured to know 
that Waggles has been uniquely barcoded by the British government.

'So if he gets lost or sold to a back street vivisectionist all Mrs. 
Mullagatawny has to do is visit www.wearewatchingyou.gov.uk and she'll 
see what Waggles - or at least his major organs - are up to.

'You're worth more than a cat - if only for tax purposes - so shouldn't 
you enjoy the same level of security as Waggles?

'Blunkettcards - we know what's in your wallet!*'

Best wishes,

Mike.