HC Deb 15 November 1982 vol 32 c14W
Mr. Warren

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) whether arrangements have been made to remove from the electoral register those at present included but whose status will be changed with the coming into force of the British Nationality Act 1981;

(2) if he will take steps to prevent citizens of the Republic of Ireland voting in United Kingdom elections after the coming into force of the British Nationality Act 1981

Mr. Mayhew

The Government have made clear that the coming into force of the British Nationality Act 1981 is not intended to affect entitlement to be registered as an elector or the right to vote in United Kingdom elections.