asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the national identity card will contain information on, or directions to information on, (a) prison records, (b) entries on the sex offenders register, (c) anti-social behaviour orders and (d) overseas convictions; and [HL3008]

Whether identity cards issued to immigrants will contain information on criminal convictions in their countries of origin. [HL3009]

No information relating to criminal records or convictions will be held on identity cards. Identity cards will hold information relating to an individual's identity and the precise detail of the information to be contained on the card will be prescribed in regulations to be approved by Parliament under Section 6 of the Identity Cards Act 2006, and for cards issued to foreign nationals under Section 5(2)(d) of the UK Borders Act 2007.