69. Captain A. EVANSasked the Minister of Health if his attention has been drawn to the resolution passed by the Bradford Board of Guardians, and supported by the Cardiff Board of Guardians, to the effect that it is desirable, in the interests of public probity, that the Government should take the necessary steps to restore the disqualification of persons in receipt of relief from voting in elections, which was repealed by the Representation of the People Act, 1918, of Section 14 of the Divided Parishes and Poor Law Amendment Act of 1876; and what action he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Sir V. HENDERSONI have been asked to reply. I am aware of the resolution mentioned by my hon. and gallant Friend. A number of points arise in connection with the question of electoral reform which are receiving consideration by the Government, and I regret that my right hon. Friend is unable at present to make any statement on the subject.