§ Mr. Blakerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how soon he estimates figures will be available for the total numbers on the new electoral register.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesThe figures for England and Wales are collected on my right hon. Friend's behalf from electoral registration officers by the Registrar General after the register has been published in mid-February. More detailed statistics from the register are asked for at the same time, and their collection and compilation is generally completed by June.
In accordance with the normal practice, my right hon. Friend will place a summary in the Library of the House.