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[STEMO]

All done, after 12 days I will be 29-62% immune. 

[Nick W]

I took my parents for their second one on Wednesday.


It doesn't seem to have an effect: mum is still nuts, dad is still deaf and the remote still won't work on either of them

[redelitev6]

Saw on the news this morning that the Indian government is planning to vaccinate 300 MILLION people by August , makes our efforts look a bit lame 

[Doctor Gollum]

I would rather have a vaccine and associated proof (be that on my driving licence and/or passport/National ID card) and have free access to travel than be victimised for not towing the party line and having a Faceachebook account.

Incidentally, instead of issuing a National Insurance id at 16, a National ID card could be issued as a Provisional Driving Licence to everyone. Adding vaccination records to it would be no hardship. Would simplify travel somewhat...

[Nick W]

I would rather have a vaccine and associated proof (be that on my driving licence and/or passport/National ID card) and have free access to travel than be victimised for not towing the party line and having a Faceachebook account.

Incidentally, instead of issuing a National Insurance id at 16, a National ID card could be issued as a Provisional Driving Licence to everyone. Adding vaccination records to it would be no hardship. Would simplify travel somewhat...

Most, if not all of the EU has done that for decades.....
In France, you keep your medical records.
And if you prevent your children from having the usual vaccinations, they are not allowed to go to school.

[LC0112G]

I would rather have a vaccine and associated proof (be that on my driving licence and/or passport/National ID card) and have free access to travel than be victimised for not towing the party line and having a Faceachebook account.

Incidentally, instead of issuing a National Insurance id at 16, a National ID card could be issued as a Provisional Driving Licence to everyone. Adding vaccination records to it would be no hardship. Would simplify travel somewhat...

Hmmm - not sure it's a good idea issuing driving licenses to the blind, or the severely mentally or physically ill, yet these people may well need their NI number.
 
And getting the Govt to implement a new (computer) system to replace two that basically work fairly well already? What could possibly go wrong  When it comes to govt IT systems, it's definatley a case of if at ain't broke, don't fix it.

[Doctor Gollum]

Even you will have restrictions on your current licence 

It wouldn't involve any chamges to the current system beyond making it illegal not to have one.

I know you're allergic to being visible but we must be the only reasonable country that doesn't have an official ID card andd the licence photocard is already a national ID card in all but name. And it has your National Insurance number on it

[LC0112G]

Even you will have restrictions on your current licence 

It wouldn't involve any chamges to the current system beyond making it illegal not to have one.

I know you're allergic to being visible but we must be the only reasonable country that doesn't have an official ID card andd the licence photocard is already a national ID card in all but name. And it has your National Insurance number on it

What license photocard? Mine's a pink piece of paper. No NI number on that

The issue isn't really with ID cards per-se - it's who is allowed to DEMAND to see it, and whether you have to carry it with you at all times. 

And I ususlaly find that applying 50KV to a chip renders it unreadable. Dunno how that happened occifer.

[Enceladus]

I know you're allergic to being visible but we must be the only reasonable country that doesn't have an official ID card andd the licence photocard is already a national ID card in all but name. And it has your National Insurance number on it

My photocard licence doesn't have my NI number on it. Was the design changed?

[dave the builder]

cross referencing your details on many Government databases will give access to driving, medical and tax details etc
once you've had the Jab they can track your movements and shopping hobbits too  once cash is phased out 

[STEMO]

I know you're allergic to being visible but we must be the only reasonable country that doesn't have an official ID card andd the licence photocard is already a national ID card in all but name. And it has your National Insurance number on it

My photocard licence doesn't have my NI number on it. Was the design changed?

You need your Nat ins number to apply for a license, so it is on the database.

[ronnyd]

Had a look at my licence and no NI no. Noticed expiry date was 11/12/2020 and thought shite, it's run out.  Then remembered the 11 month Covid extension. Phew.

[LC0112G]

cross referencing your details on many Government databases will give access to driving, medical and tax details etc
once you've had the Jab they can track your movements and shopping hobbits too  once cash is phased out 

They can do that anyway. Most people carry a mobile tracking device Mobile phone already, and ANPR will follow you around the major road network and streets of many towns/cities.

Even if the Govt did issue a compulsory identity card, you'd still need a Passport for International travel. Can't stamp visas or entry/exit stamps on a card - well not without international approval anyway. And possibly an International Driving Permit to drive.

[Doctor Gollum]

I know you're allergic to being visible but we must be the only reasonable country that doesn't have an official ID card andd the licence photocard is already a national ID card in all but name. And it has your National Insurance number on it

My photocard licence doesn't have my NI number on it. Was the design changed?

I stand corrected. I could have sworn mine had it on

That being said, it wouldn't be difficult to add it. The only cost being the extra ink. The issue is probably more to do with simplifying access to all your government info on one document. 

[STEMO]

Mine doesn't, issued in 2016