The UK's Government seems to have reversed policy toward controversial national ID card program. The announcement claims 'ID card roll-out to be accelerated' (very much Brownesque ...), but states that ID cards will no longer be mandatory for UK citizens.
Well, UK citizens can still apply for card - but I doubt there would be many people who want ID tags for themselves. I believe, if the number of UK citizens who 'opt-in' is not large enough, the program is likely to be scrapped.
By the way, India is moving toward universal ID card scheme (for 1 billion people?, within 3 years?). Good Luck.
