§ Mr. Tomneyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the total number of registered electors in Scottish burghs and Scottish counties, respectively.
§ Mr. J. StuartAccording to the Register of Electors, published on 15th March, 1954. there are 1,620,028 electors, including 9,845 "Y" voters, in 32 burgh constituencies, and 1,787,225 electors, including 11,959 "Y" voters, in 39 county constituencies in Scotland.
The corresponding figures for 1953 were 1,625,103 electors, including 10,720 "Y" voters, in burgh constituencies, and 1,783,674 electors, including 12,737 "Y" voters in county constituencies.
The hon. Member will be aware that many Scottish burghs are included in county constituencies.