HC Deb 22 April 1943 vol 388 cc1808-9
25. Mr. Granville

asked the Home Secretary when he intends to make a statement or to issue a Report on the question which he has been considering as to the possibility of revising the electoral register in order to enable an increased number of adults to exercise the franchise?

28. Mr. Cocks

asked the Home Secretary whether he is yet in a position to make a statement on the revision of the electoral register particularly in relation to future by-elections?

Mr. H. Morrison

I trust I shall be in a position to make a statement shortly after the House reassembles.

Mr. Granville

In view of the serious growth in Fascism and anti-Semitism in this country, will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that the real defence against this is the fullest possible working of political democracy, and will he expedite this Report?

Mr. Morrison

I am afraid I do not follow the question.

Mr. Cocks

In considering the matter, will my right hon. Friend realise that if the young, who are building up the future, are not allowed to vote, this House will lose all its authority and will become more and more representative of the folly of the past and the world which is disappearing for ever?

Mr. Morrison

I am much obliged to my hon. Friend. We will keep all that in mind.