Fears over how ID cards might be used by Haringey Council in order for residents to access services is the concern that is driving a question tabled by Cllr Laura Edge for tonight’s Full Council Meeting (6th February 2005).

Cllr Edge, who has been working closely with the ‘No ID Cards’ Campaign for the past 18 months, hopes to get the card issue back on the public agenda four months after the Labour-run Council failed to support her motion calling on the Council to oppose the Government’s plans.

She hopes that assurances will be given tonight that ID cards will not be required to access Council service, should they be introduced.

Cllr Edge (Stroud Green) comments:

“The potential impact of ID cards in enabling Government officials to access comprehensive information about an individual is terrifying and it must be fought all the way.

“The electorate has a right to know what plans their Council has to use ID card information, should the current Bill be passed.”