MP’s ID card fears

East Devon MP Hugo Swire this week voiced concern at reports that people could face four-figure fines for not registering or keeping their details up to date with the proposed new ID Card Agency.

It has been revealed that East Devon District Council may be asked to police the administration of Labour's controversial new ID Card Database, and may charge a fee for anyone wanting to change their address. The Government has said that the ID cards are expected to become compulsory, said Mr Swire.

"There is growing concern among the public about the Government's use of invasive 'Big Brother' computer databases - without transparency or clear backing from the public - such as for the forthcoming council tax revaluation.

"I believe residents across East Devon will be greatly concerned at the prospect of town hall bureaucrats being told to investigate people's homes for compulsory ID Cards, backed up with the threat of thousand pound fines," he said.

"This risks criminalising law-abiding citizens, rather than clamping down on the small minority of law-breakers who blight our communities."

Under the ID Card scheme, residents may be forced to pay fees to register a new address, and there will be fines of between £1,000 and £2,500 for not registering or failing to keep details up to date.

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