He will claim in a Commons debate on legislation on cards on Monday that their use will be voluntary, and that there will be no power in the bill requiring individuals to carry them.
Accountants won't be forced to check ID cards
Home Secretary David Blunkett is poised to deny plans to require accountants and other financial intermediaries to use £250-£700 scanners to check individuals' ID cards under anti-money-laundering regulations.
Accountancy Age, 13 Dec 2004
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