HC Deb 21 July 1919 vol 118 cc938-9W
Major EDWARDS

asked the Minister of Health whether the Government will introduce legislation for the purpose of making the principle of the forfeiture of a substantial deposit by candidates who do not poll a certain percentage of the votes recorded operative in all municipal and local elections?

Major ASTOR

My right hon. Friend does not think that at the present time the Government could undertake to introduce legislation to the effect proposed by the hon. Member.

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