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"content": "Mr. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Sir, it would require the amendment of the law, so that we can issue ID cards at an earlier age than 18 years. I suggested this immediately I came to this Ministry. I said that at the age of 12 years, a young personâs thumb print is now stabilized and cannot change. At 12 years, we can capture their records and give them ID cards. We can even call them Junior ID cards, so that they are distinguished from the ones for the adults. Even if we do not call them that, somebody can still check just from the face of an ID and see that one is under 18 years, and will not be allowed into bars and other places. However, I was met with a lot of hostility all over the country. I think the assumption was that I was opening doors for young people to vote. This was not necessary; I am sure the officers who run elections would know whether you are an adult or not. If the hon. Member could help me, he can bring a Bill to the House to amend the Registration of Personsâ Act to say that any person at the age of 12 years ought to be registered. I would be glad to do it."
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