Well done but don't let the guard down
In my opinion, it's great news that airside workers will apparently not be forced to apply for ID Cards. As an airside worker I'd like to thank everyone who has lobbied, written to their MP/newspaper, complained to their union/management, or publicised the issue in any way they could.
However, we will still be able to "volunteer" for a "free" card.
The Government's attempts to usher in this scheme by stealth continues, so it's important that airside workers are kept informed of the potential dangers of submitting their personal and biometric details for use in a vulnerable database. At least then they can make their own minds up from an informed perspective.
The propaganda machine will continue its efforts to suppress the arguments against ID Cards. If airside workers are not allowed to weigh up both the pros and cons, there is a risk that some might make their decision whether to sign up as a result of ignorance. Once a sizeable proportion of workers are on the database, compulsory ID Cards may again loom on the horizon.