HC Deb 31 January 1918 vol 101 cc1897-8

The foregoing provisions of this Part of this Act shall not, apply to university constituencies, but the governing body of every university forming, or forming part of, a university constituency shall cause a register to be kept in such form as they may direct of persons entitled to vote in respect of a qualification at their university, and shall make the register available for the purpose of university elections for the constituency:

Provided that the governing body may direct that a person who before the passing of this Act has received a degree, but was not entitled to vote in respect thereof, shall have no right to be registered unless he makes a claim for the purpose.

The governing body of any such university may charge such fee as they think fit, not exceeding one pound, for registration to any person who receives a degree at their university after the passing of this Act, and who has received a degree before the passing of this Act but was not entitled to vote in respect thereof.

Lords Amendments:

After the word "form" ["cause a register to be kept in such form"], insert the words "and made up, if desired, to such dates."—Agreed to.

After the word "constituency" ["university elections for the constituency"], insert the, words "and shall, on the application of any person, allow that person at all reasonable times to inspect and take extracts from the said register."—Agreed to.