HC Deb 16 December 1982 vol 34 c201W
25. Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government on the franchise of Irish citizens resident in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Mayhew

The Government welcome the decision of the Select Committee on Home Affairs to look at this as part of its inquiry into the Representation of the People Acts.

34. Mr. Stanbrook

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why citizens of the Republic of Ireland are eligible for appointment as British police officers.

Mr. Whitelaw

It has not been found necessary to prevent such appointments. Inquiries are made about applicants for the police service to establish their suitability and all recruits make a declaration, in a form prescribed by Parliament, on appointment as constables.