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Biometric passports in 2005, as trial for national ID cards

Posted by admin on Thu, 04/12/2003 - 06:00

The six-month trial run by the UK Passport Service (UKPS) will test facial, iris and fingerprint recording and recognition. Each volunteer will receive a personalised smart card carrying both printed and electronic information. Results from the trial will help inform the Government's plans to introduce biometric passports and driving licences, and build a base for the national identity card scheme.

Home Office Minister, Beverley Hughes, said:

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