HC Deb 26 March 1979 vol 965 cc64-5W
Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what steps have been taken by the commanding officers at Bovington, Lulworth, Wyke Regis and Portland to publicise the issue of electoral registration forms within their units.

Mr. Robert C. Brown

During 1978, commanding officers at all Service establishments ensured that registration forms with explanatory leaflets were given or made available to their personnel. Forms and leaflets were also sent to their spouses at their home address where this was practicable. Posters and relevant Defence Council instructions were displayed on notice boards. In some establishments, including Portland naval base, reminders to register on the electoral roll were promulgated at intervals in daily orders.