Revised Electoral Register

HC Deb 24 October 1968 vol 770 cc337-8W

75. Mr. Speed

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what he estimates the average additions to the electorate will be, on votes being given at 18 years of age, for constituencies of 20,000, 50,000, 90,000 and 110,000 current electorates.

Mr. Callaghan

Rather more than 6 per cent. In the first year only there would be a further addition of about 2 per cent. representing those who, under the present law, reach the age of 21 too late during the currency of the register for inclusion in it.

78. Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the cost to public funds of the introduction of a revised electoral register form, Form A; and why it was necessary to introduce this reform this year.

Mr. Ennals

The supply for the first time of envelopes to conform with the Post Office Preferred range, which was to have been introduced this year, cost £28,000 in England and Wales.