HC Deb 13 December 1978 vol 960 c204W
Mr. Woodall

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if it is intended to organise a campaign at the next General Election to encourage eligible electors to apply for postal votes; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Merlyn Rees:

Yes. There is to be a campaign, based on national newspaper advertisements and television announcements, to encourage eligible electors who have not already done so to apply for postal votes before the last date for the receipt of applications.