HC Deb 12 December 1927 vol 211 c1872W
Sir A. HOLBROOK

asked the Home Secretary whether he is able to say how many voters will be added to the Parliamentary lists when women of 21 years of age and upwards are included on the same basis as men voters; and if he can state the additional cost to the taxpayer, if any, by the proposed increase in the registers?

Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKS

The estimated number is about 5,250,000. On this basis the additional charge upon the Exchequer in respect of the register is not expected to exceed £35,000 in a normal year.