HC Deb 08 December 1926 vol 200 c2100
45. Colonel WOODCOCK

asked the Prime Minister whet her, in view of cases where persons entitled to a vote refrain from voting at municipal and Parliamentary elections, he is prepared to consider some form of legislation to deprive such persons of the privilege of their names being retained upon the register, but that they shall be responsible for applying to the authorities and giving valid reasons for demanding to he reinstated on the voters' list?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Captain Hacking)

I have been asked to reply. I am afraid that the proposal of my hon. and gallant Friend would hardly be practicable.

Colonel WOODCOCK

Has the hon. and gallant Member any practical scheme in mind that can be made into legislation that will effect the desired purpose?

Captain HACKING

No, Sir.

Mr. MARDY JONES

Seeing that so many hon. Members on the other side of the House are in favour of this kind of thing, will the Government pass legislation to compel Members of Parliament to vote in the Divisions in this House?

Captain HACKING

No, Sir.