HC Deb 07 February 1977 vol 925 c538W
Mr. Fitt

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he intends to grant postal vote facilities for the local government elections in May 1977 in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mason

The draft Northern Ireland (Local Elections) Order 1977 laid before Parliament on 2nd February provides the same postal voting facilities as those available at local elections in England and Wales.