HC Deb 28 June 1944 vol 401 cc716-7
45. Mr. A. Edwards

asked the Prime Minister whether he will make arrangements with the B.B.C. to broadcast a notice or a short talk to all Services, calling attention to the necessity of completing the requisite form to ensure inclusion in the electoral register.

Mr. Attlee

Two broadcast talks have already been given on this subject. The question of a further talk is being considered.

Mr. Edwards

In view of the fact that the majority of men in some of the Services have never heard of the forms that have to be filled in, and that it is not usual to find more than an infinitesimal percentage of the men filling in the forms, should it not be the duty of the officers to see that the men get the forms, and not simply put them up in some out of the way place?

Mr. Speaker

The hon. Member is giving information or opinions and not asking for facts.

Mr. Attlee

My hon. Friend had better put any question on details to the Service Ministers concerned. It is not within my province.

Mr. Sorensen

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that the forms have been distributed widely?

Mr. Attlee

I have not heard a word of the question.

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