47. Lieut.-Colonel MOOREasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of his recent decision regarding the extension of the franchise, he will consider the advisability of introducing legislation to enforce the exercise of the franchise before the next General Election?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answer is in the negative.
Lieut.-Colonel MOOREMay I ask the Prime Minister, with all deference, whether he has considered that the adoption of my suggestion would mean the probable disappearance of His Majesty's Opposition at the next General Election?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat question is decidedly argumentative.
§ Mr. SCRYMGEOURWould not the effect of this legislation be actually to intimidate and coerce the Government?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is another question of the same nature.