HL Deb 21 June 1979 vol 400 cc1205-6WA
Lord HARRIS of GREENWICH

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are prepared to introduce legislation to enfranchise British citizens resident in countries of the European Community in future elections for the European Assembly; and if so, whether they can indicate if this is likely in the present Session of Parliament.

Lord BELSTEAD

The Government favour the extension of the franchise for European Assembly elections to include United Kingdom nationals resident in other member-States and will in due course consider the introduction of legislation for this purpose.