HC Deb 18 February 1918 vol 103 cc494-5W
Mr. KING

asked the Home Secretary whether consideration has been given to the increased requirements of printers for labour, paper, type, and space if the new registers of voters are to be compiled and kept up for revision twice a year; whether a definite estimate of each of these requirements has been or is being made; and whether the Government will give every possible facility for a prompt preparation of the new voting lists?

Mr. HAYES FISHER

My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. The matters referred to are not being lost sight of, and the hon. Member may be assured that all practicable steps will be taken with a view to a prompt preparation of a new register.

Mr. CLOUGH

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether the preparation of the voters' lists under the Representation of the People Act, 1918, is now proceeding; and if he can state the earliest date upon which those lists will be available for use either at a by-election or at a General Election?

Mr. FISHER

An Order in Council will be issued as soon as practicable with a view to the preparation of a new register of voters. The date to be fixed for the coming into force of this register is under consideration.