§ 35. Mr. Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the estimated percentage of 17 to 21 year-olds who did not register as electors on the registers valid for February, 1970, to February, 1971, and February, 1971. to February, 1972.
§ Mr. SharplesNo reliable estimate can be made, since the register identifies by age only those who become 18 during its currency. Of these, in England and Wales. about 39 per cent. were not on the 1970 register, and about 30 per cent. were not on the 1971 register.