§ Q39. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister why, since every public opinion poll now reports that there is a majority of the people against Great Britain remaining in the Common Market, she will not arrange for a referendum on this matter as soon as may prove possible.
Offence Maximum penalty Giving false information on electora registration form 'A'. On summary conviction, a fine of £50. Personation On summary conviction, 3 months' imprisonment and/or a fine of the "prescribed sum"(£1,000); on conviction on indictment, 2 years' imprisonment and/or a fine. Voting when ineligible On summary conviction, a fine of £100. No special publicity is given to these offences, but we are considering the need for this and for increasing the penalties available to the courts.