HC Deb 17 December 1959 vol 615 c216W
Brigadier Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many postal votes were cast in England, Wales and Northern Ireland at the General Elections of 1955 and 1959.

Mr. R. A. Butler

The number of postal votes included in the count in England, Wales and Northern Ireland was 471,224 in 1955, and 551,836 in 1959. Following is a more detailed summary.

offences committed by consenting adults in private.

Mr. R. A. Butler

I doubt if it would be practicable to keep a regular record of such offences, but I shall consider whether the figures in question can be obtained for a particular period.