Home Secretary Unveils The First Design Of The UK Identity Card

LONDON - SEPTEMBER 25: The Home Secretary Jacqui Smith unveils the design for the new identity card at a press conference, at the Home Office on September 25 2008 in London, England. Each card will carry a picture and a chip holding the person's name and date of birth, fingerprint record and other biometric data and will also detail the holder's visa status and right to work. The cards will be issued to foreign nationals from November and from next year to people working in airports and other high security jobs (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)