Louisa Herbs

[FOI #4352 email]

Reference: 10657/08

4 December 2008

Dear Ms Herbs,

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST

Thank you for your email of 24 November in which you ask for information on the roll out of implantable micro-chips to replace or supplement plastic Identity Cards.

Your request is being handled in accordance with the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

We aim to send you a substantive reply to your request within 20 working days of our receiving it on 24 November 2008. Therefore you should receive a substantive response by 22 December 2008.

If you have any queries regarding the handling of your information request please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours faithfully,

H Reid

Identity and Passport Service

Passport Adviceline: 0300 222 0000 (24 hours a day, seven days a week).

Email us at [Identity & Passport Service request email]. Visit our website at www.ips.gov.uk.

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