§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will state the policy of Her Majesty's Government towards the Representation of the People (Electors on Holiday) Bill; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrittanI share the desire of my hon. Friend the Member for Reading, West (Mr. Durant), who has introduced this Bill, to ensure that those away from home on holiday at the time of an election should no longer be disfranchised. I have announced my intention of introducing legislation to achieve this and to deal with other important electoral matters.