§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the reasons why the sale of the electoral register is allowed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggThe Representation of the People Regulations 1986 provide for the publication and supply of the electoral register, including supply of copies at a prescribed fee. These provisions reflect the fact that the electoral register is a public document which needs to be in wide circulation for electoral purposes; and the conclusion that its use by commercial organisations could not effectively be prevented.