This has until now had very little press coverage so it is good that this is being reported and so far the comments from the public are suportive.
What must be remembered is that this ID is being forced through on the grounds that it will improve security, however you will still have to jump through the same hoops in order to get your Airport pass.
ie disclosure scotland writen refrences etc etc AND produce a goverment ID.
The airside pass will still have the same meaningless value when you go to another airport.
Improvement in ease of use will only come with a CAA issued airside pass valid for all airports.
This proposal will not enhance security it is just a means by which the ID card can be forced on us all step by step. If this goes ahead in just a few years we will all be required to carry it and produce it for all transactions - shopping fuel alcohol banks etc.
You will of course be able to trust our goverment not to lose the data sell it or leave it on a roundabout
