§ 20. Mr. Chetwyndasked the Secretary of State for Air how many airmen have registered as Service voters in the current electoral roll.
§ Mr. NeaveThe returns we receive from the Registrar General show that by 31st October, 1958, which was the last month for registration for the current electoral roll, 114,503 officers, airmen and airwomen had registered as Service voters.
§ Mr. ChetwyndCould the hon. Gentleman say what percentage that is of those eligible to vote and, as the time is rapidly approaching when these men will have to exercise their vote, is he satisfied that adequate publicity was given to enable them to get on the register?
§ Mr. NeaveIt is about 90 per cent. of those entitled to vote. We do everything we possibly can and there are elaborate arrangements for reminding people of their rights.