I don't know if they will always ask to see it, but you should have it because in theory the photocard is only part of your license. I hand them both in the states, I don't know how adamant they'd be if you only had one with you so not worth risking IMHO.

Thanks offline, It's a real pain having to carry both, they should try to put all the info on the ID card

No problem offline, although I'm now online!!!

Sorry lesley74 I've just spotted my error!!

No worries....took me a minute to work out why you said it anyway ha ha.

I agree, it should all be on one piece of paper, it does seem a bit unnecessary. Just take both to be safe. I always use one of those A5 coloured plastic button envelopes for my documents, so I just pop the paper licenses in there along with the passports, hotel and flight docs, insurance etc. Just got to be careful not to fling them out with the paperwork when you get back :D.