§ Mr. John Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many postal votes were cast in the General Elections of 1959 and 1964 in respect of Scottish constituencies.
§ Mr. RossThe number of postal votes included in the count in Scottish constituencies was 46,723 in 1959 and 57,535 in 1964. The following is a more detailed summary:
POSTAL VOTES 1959 AND 1964 1959 1964 Number of postal ballot papers issued 55,739 68,184 Number of postal votes returned before close of poll 48,204 59,376 Number of postal votes rejected because the declaration of identity was not returned or on one of the other prescribed grounds 1,481 1,841 Number of postal votes included in the count 46,723 57,535