Government unveils the first identity card

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Document card contains an electronic chip which will store the holder's biometric details - but Tories will scrap it

Jacqui Smith: ID cards will replace old paper documents The Home Office has unveiled the first prototype ID card, as it tries to build momentum towards the beginning of the scheme in November 200...

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