HC Deb 18 November 1982 vol 32 c246W
Mr. Tom Ellis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation enabling all British citizens who live permanently in other member States of the European Community to vote at British parliamentary elections.

Mr. Mayhew

The Government accept that there is a strong case for extending the franchise to British citizens living in the European Community and desire to see the views of the Select Committee on Home Affairs which is examining this question as part of its inquiry this Session into the Representation of the People Acts.