§ Mr. Barnettasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now take steps to provide for two electoral registers in each year; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThis is a matter in which it is appropriate for legislative change to be based on recommendations by a Speaker's Conference, and my right hon. Friend is not convinced that there are sufficient grounds for re-opening the issue following the Conference of 1966.