§ 52. Lord C. BERESFORDasked the Prime Minister if he can now state whether he will consider the desirability of arranging that every man who has volunteered for the War, and so risks his life in the service of and defence of the country, shall be entitled at the age of twenty-one to a Parliamentary vote during his lifetime, irrespective of other qualifications?
§ 45. Mr. HENRY TERRELLasked the Prime Minister if the Government have yet determined whether they will introduce a Bill to extend the Parliamentary franchise, irrespective of other qualifications, to all men who have served, or who shall during the present War serve, in His Majesty's Navy or Army; and, if not, whether he will give the House an opportunity of discussing the question whether all men who have recognised their duty to the country by serving in His Majesty's naval or military forces during the War ought to be given a voice in the management of the affairs of the country?
§ The PRIME MINISTERIn answer to these questions I can only repeat that the whole question of franchise and registration is receiving careful and detailed consideration, and I hope shortly to be in a position to make a statement with regard to it.
§ Mr. SNOWDENSeeing that the matter is under consideration, does the right hon. Gentleman accept the imputation in the latter part of question 45—that only those persons recognise their duty to their country who are engaged in naval and military work?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir. If there is any such imputation, I repudiate it.
§ Mr. LOUGHDoes the right hon. Gentleman hope to make a statement before the Whitsuntide adjournment?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI will consider that.