46. Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESSasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the need for economy and the estimated 873 saving of £700,000 annually which might be effected, he will now return to the pre-War practice of publishing only one register a year under the Representation of the People Act?
§ Mr. BALDWINI am aware that the saving is estimated to be approximately as stated. The question of returning to the practice of publishing one register a year will arise on consideration in Standing Committee of proposed Amendments of the Representation of the People Bill.
Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESSWill not the Government support that Amendment, in view of the fact that two registers a year were instituted during the period of demobilisation and resettlement of industry, and that there is now much less movement in the country, and much less need for this measure?
§ Mr. BALDWINWe are endeavouring to go in the direction of that economy desired by ray hon. and gallant Friend.
Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the local authorities in Scotland are in favour of this amendment?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ARCHER-SHEEIs the hon. Gentleman aware that it is not only the £700,000 a year in printing alone this is involved, but the other expenses of inquiries, etc.?