HC Deb 13 February 1919 vol 112 c316W
Mr. T. WILSON

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether he is aware that in certain parts of the country it is being laid down that a person is not entitled to the local government vote unless he or she occupies an unfurnished room of a rental not less than £10 per annum, whilst in other places persons are being put on the voters' list irrespective of the rent paid; will he state which ruling is correct; and whether he wilt issue instructions so that a uniform policy may be followed?

Dr. ADDISON

I have no information to the effect stated in the question. The local government franchise is not conditional upon the rental value of premises, whether unfurnished lodgings or not. I will communicate a copy of my hon. Friend's question and this reply to registration officers.