HC Deb 26 November 1981 vol 13 cc440-1W
36. Mr. Rathbone

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has any plan to allow United Kingdom citizens living or visiting abroad the right to vote in United Kingdom elections; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Mayhew

My right hon. Friend will make a statement in due course about this and the other matters which he has been considering in his review of electoral law and procedures.