Definition of a framework for the development and operation of flexible, secure citizen service ICT schemes using smart cards issued to individual persons, where the core of a scheme is local service provision, and the schemes incorporate; multi-application smart cards; multiple card issuers and on-card application issuers; functions compliant with regional and national specifications, and; provision for interoperability with other schemes. Introduction of appropriate technical methods to be used to; implement, secure and operate the types of scheme described in MMUSST Part 1 (a Smart Card Community, associated with a local eService Community plus access to other eServices), deploying and supporting multi-application smart cards; provide interoperability with other schemes; and; deliver Information Assurance to card holders. Where possible, reference is made to other documents that are definitive sources of technical information.