HC Deb 08 August 1916 vol 85 c865
56. Major ASTOR

asked when the Government propose to deal with the registration of voters and enfranchisement of soldiers and sailors?

57. Mr. R. MCNEILL

asked the Prime Minister whether he can yet say what steps the Government intend to take for the purpose of revising the register of Parliamentary voters?

The PRIME MINISTER

As I said a few days ago, the Government will state their proposals in regard to this matter when the Bill for prolonging the life of Parliament is introduced. That will be, I hope, next Monday.

Major ASTOR

Does the right hon. Gentleman intend to pass a proposal for dealing with registration before asking for power to extend the life of Parliament?

The PRIME MINISTER

Oh, no! I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave a few days ago.

Mr. R. McNEILL

Will the proposals with regard to registration be put in the form of a Bill before the Bill for extending the life of Parliament is passed?

The PRIME MINISTER

I think we shall probably find it desirable to table a Bill.