HC Deb 24 November 1919 vol 121 c1478W
Sir L. HARMSWORTH

asked the Secretary for Scotland if he can see his way, in the interests of national economy, lo take steps to provide that registers of voters under the Representation of the People shall be prepared annually, and not bi-annually as at present?

Mr. MUNRO

Legislation would be required to give effect to the proposed change, and obviously that is not a matter in which Scotland can be dealt with by itself. I may mention that, in concert with the Ministry of Health and other Departments, arrangements have been made in connection with the preparation of the spring register, 1920, which are expected to reduce materially the cost of registration.