HC Deb 27 February 1973 vol 851 c349W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) when the postal votes for the border poll in Northern Ireland will be sent out in the counties of Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Londonderry and in the county borough of Belfast;

(2) on what dates the poll cards will be posted for the border poll in the counties of Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Londonderry and in the county borough of Belfast.

Mr. van Straubenzee

It would not be in the public interest to disclose this information.

Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland up to what time and date can the postal votes in the border poll in Northern Ireland be received in order to be counted in the referendum.

Mr. van Straubenzee

Votes by post may be received up to 8.00 p.m. on the day of the poll.