HC Deb 08 March 1973 vol 852 cc171-2W
4. Mr. Maginnis

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when and where he expects to announce the result of the border poll.

Mr. Peter Mills

When the count is concluded, the result will be conveyed to the Secretary of State in Belfast and will then be announced.

9. Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he intends that the Press and television shall he present during the count and at the announcement of the result of the border poll.

Mr. Peter Mills

The responsibility for the organisation of the border poll lies with the returning officer. I understand that he has made arrangements for representatives of the Press to be present for a period during the count.

11. Captain Orr

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how long he expects the count of the votes in the border poll to take.

Mr. Peter Mills

The counting officer hopes that the count will be completed by 9 p.m. tomorrow.

12. Mr. McMaster

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many observers have been appointed in respect of the border poll.

Mr. Peter Mills

About 2,350.

13. Mr. Molyneaux

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will make a statement on the progress of the border poll.

Mr. Peter Mills

There have been a few incidents, but reports indicate that otherwise polling is proceeding satisfactorily.

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