§ 76. Sir HAROLD ELVERSTONasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the necessity of national economy and in view of the fact that a General Election conducted on the present legal basis involves an expenditure of £1,500,000 to £2,000,000, he is prepared in the event of an early election to secure legislation that such election shall be held on one day; and that only a limited use shall be made of overworked Post Office officials for the distribution of election literature, and other steps taken to curtail the cost of such an election?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWShould the necessity of a General Election arise, the suggestion of the hon. Member will be considered by the Government.