HC Deb 28 October 1943 vol 393 c356
18. Major Peto

asked the Home Secretary whether he has in mind at this time any reform of electoral law that will enable the many thousands of bedridden persons in Great Britain to exercise their right of franchise, either by allowing them to be put on the absent voters' list or by proxy?

Mr. H. Morrison

Any question of extending the category of persons who under the existing law may claim to vote by post or by proxy would be appropriate to the forthcoming Debate on electoral reform. I would suggest that my hon. and gallant Friend should make his suggestion then for the consideration of the House.