HC Deb 09 July 1917 vol 95 c1596
29. Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Home Secretary whether it is assumed that under Clause 3 of the Representation of the People Bill a person residing in a house belonging to a local authority, such as, for instance, a caretaker of a council school, will be entitled to the local government vote?

Sir G. CAVE

Something would no doubt depend upon the actual conditions of the occupation, but, speaking generally, a person occupying by virtue of any office, service or employment would not seem to be entitled to the local government franchise.