§ Mr. TREVELYANasked the President of the Local Government Board whether, in the event of a General Election, the votes cast at home will be counted before the arrival of the ballot papers marked by the soldiers who are away from home?
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§ Mr. TREVELYANasked the President of the Local Government Board whether means are being taken to secure that, in the event of a General Election, the ballot papers marked by soldiers away from home cannot be opened until they reach the returning officer of the constituency in respect of which the votes are cast?
Mr. FISHERThe procedure in connection with the method of voting by absent voters is now under consideration and the point taken by the hon. Member will be noted.