HC Deb 22 February 1973 vol 851 c148W
50. Captain Orr

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what report he can give on the first stage of the arrangements for the plebiscite on Northern Ireland, including postal voting;

51. Mr. McMaster

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many postal votes have been issued for the Border Poll.

Mr. David Howell

About 160,000 completed application forms for postal votes have been received by the electoral registration officers. It is not yet possible to say how many postal ballot papers will be issued. Other arrangements for the border poll are proceeding satisfactorily.