HC Deb 21 April 1953 vol 514 c805
38. Mr. D. Brook

asked the Secretary of State for War what steps are taken to advise new recruits of the steps they should take to ensure their being able to make use of their franchise rights.

Mr. Head

Recruits on enlistment and National Service men on intake are given a Service voter's declaration form and have their electoral rights explained to them. In addition, commanding officers carry out an annual check of the state of electoral registration within their units.