§ 44. Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the progress being made to restore the franchise in respect of European and parliamentary elections to the residents of Caldy Island, Pembrokeshire.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggI understand that residents of Caldey Island are included in the register of electors for south Pembrokeshire published and effective from 16 February 1989. Ballot papers should, therefore, be available to the residents for all elections held this year, as in previous years. Nevertheless, I recognise that legislative action needs to be taken to regularise the position of Caldey Island. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales is considering the available options as a matter of urgency.