§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if, in view of the recent sample survey showing that 6.4 per cent. of potential electors were not included in the 1981 register, he will take steps to ensure that the 1982 register is compiled in a more thorough fashion;
(2) if, having regard to the 6.4 per cent. shortfall in the 1981 register, he will make additional money available to local authorities in order that they may ensure that the 1982 electoral register is effectively compiled.
§ Mr. Mayhew:We are considering the implications of an OPCS study of the electoral register, the results of which will be published shortly.