HC Deb 27 February 1918 vol 103 c1400W
Mr. GILBERT

asked the President of the Local Government Board what date has been fixed for the first qualifying period for voters under the Representation of the People Act; and on what date the first register of voters under the Act will be in force?

Mr. HAYES FISHER

It is proposed that the last day of the qualifying period shall be the 15th April next, and that the first register under the Act shall come into force on the 1st October.