Overview

This bill, the Identity Documents Bill, primarily concerns the surrender of existing identity cards. A disagreement between the House of Lords and the House of Commons centers on a proposed £30 reimbursement for cardholders surrendering their cards.

Description

Core Issue: Reimbursement for Card Surrender

The main point of contention in the Identity Documents Bill is whether individuals surrendering their identity cards should receive a £30 reimbursement. The House of Lords proposed this amendment, while the House of Commons rejected it due to the associated cost to public funds.

Commons Objection

The House of Commons disagreed with the Lords' amendment because it would create an unbudgeted charge on public revenue. They considered this reason sufficient to reject the amendment.

Government Spending

The House of Commons' rejection of the amendment prevents the government from incurring the cost of a £30 reimbursement for each surrendered identity card. No specific cost figures were provided in the bill text to illustrate what that expense would have been, but it would have been a significant charge.

Groups Affected

The primary groups affected are:

• Identity card holders: Their potential for a £30 reimbursement upon surrendering their cards is directly impacted by the outcome of the disagreement between the two houses of Parliament.
• UK Taxpayers: The financial implications of the reimbursement scheme would ultimately affect UK taxpayers.

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