§ Mr. Leslie Huckfieldasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department to whom the Electoral Register is available for sale; whether he will take steps to restrict such sale under his authority and introduce legislation to restrict local authorities powers of sale; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SharplesThere are no restrictions on sale, after electoral requirements have been met My right hon. Friend is considering whether restrictions are needed, but he is not yet in a position to make a statement.