§ 41. Mr. Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from persons unable to vote in the last election because of holidays or late entry into hospital; and whether he intends to take any action in this regard.
§ Mr. AncramMy right hon. Friend has received no representations from such persons following the last election.
With regard to holidaymakers, I refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch (Mr. Adley) on Monday 27 June 1983.—[Vol. 44, c. 19.]
As regards late entry into hospital, it would scarcely be practicable to cater specially for those people who are admitted to hospitals after the closing date for the receipt of applications for postal votes.