http://www.arranvoice.com/detail.php?id=2818
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The government's plans to introduce ID cards received a fresh blow today as North Ayrshire Council voted not to co-operate with any introduction of the controversial documents.
A motion introduced by Tony Gurney, SNP Councillor for Ardrossan and Arran, called on the council to write to the Home Office informing them that North Ayrshire Council will not take part in any voluntary pilot scheme or feasibility work related to the National Identity Scheme.
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Complete text of the motion:
North Ayrshire Council believes that this scheme will lead to a loss of civil liberties, and will not guarantee greater security for its citizens. The technology is unproven and far too complicated, and costings have yet to be calculated.
The costs for the ID Scheme have huge budget implications for the council — the implementation of ID terminals, the maintaining of these terminals and the integration of the ID software into the council [existing system] would divert funds away from essential council services.
Council believes that national ID cards should not be required to access services or benefits provided by North Ayrshire Council, and the Chief Executive of the Council will write to the Home Office informing them that North Ayrshire Council will not take part in any voluntary pilot scheme or feasibility work related to the National Identity Scheme.
