HC Deb 07 February 1972 vol 830 c265W
Mr. Merlyn Rees

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will make a statement on the electoral registration rights of non-belonging citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies resident in this country;

(2) if he will make a statement on the electoral registration rights of British subjects without citizenship.

Mr. Sharples

All British subjects, irrespective of citizenship, are entitled to be registered as electors if they are otherwise qualified and resident at an address in the United Kingdom on the qualifying date (10th October each year).