HC Deb 14 November 1929 vol 231 c2197
49. Mr. KELLY

asked the Prime Minister if the Committee set up to deal with the experiences of the last election will have in its terms of reference the institution of a method by which blind people may be able to vote by secret ballot, seeing there is a plan prepared which would enable this to be carried out?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)

This is not one of the matters which it is contemplated would be dealt with by the Conference.

Mr. KELLY

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider adding this to the terms of reference so that these people may have an opportunity of voting secretly without trouble in the country districts?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am afraid that it is quite impossible. This Com-mission, or Committee, has been appointed for a very specific purpose. It is quite true that it is in relation to voting, but under that all questions can-not possibly be included.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Will the Government make some alteration of the present law in this respect? I suppose the Prime Minister is aware of the feeling in regard to the matter.

The PRIME MINISTER

I am perfectly aware of it. I think the Government will have plenty of time before another necessity arises of considering the matter.