Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 November 1994. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Friday, 25 November 1994 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: If he will list those European countries that currently have a system of compulsory identification cards; and which of these countries also have a written constitution, which have a system of voluntary identification cards; and which also have a written constitution and which European countries do not have a system of voluntary or compulsory identification cards. - Inc list for European Union and fact that information for countries outside the EU is not readily available.

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