To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the identity cards pilot scheme is expected to report; and if she will make a statement. (150826)

[holding answer 19 July 2007]: There has yet to be a pilot of the identity cards scheme. However, there is provision in section 44(4) of the Identity Cards Act 2006 that will enable provisions of the Act to be brought into force in stages so as to allow for a trial in a particular area or relating to a particular category of persons. It also allows for transitional provisions following any such trial.