Full biometric ID scheme to reach the UK 'by 2009' / ZDNet UK News, 20 Oct 2005

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Karen gomm
"E-passports with facial biometrics along with ID cards are set to hit the UK early next year and the Government also plans to include fingerprints in both by 2009,"