§ Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his estimate of the number of local government electors in Northern Ireland who hold either a United Kingdom passport or a passport issued by the Republic of Ireland, or both.
§ Mr. ScottI do not have any information about the number of holders of Republic of Ireland passports living in Northern Ireland. No separate record is kept of applications for United Kingdom passports from Northern Ireland residents. It is not possible therefore to give a useful estimate of the number of such passport holders on the electoral register for Northern Ireland local elections.
§ Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his estimate of the number of married women who would need to produce their marriage certificate as proof of identity in order to cast their ballot in the local government elections on 15 May.
§ Mr. ScottThe inclusion of marriage certificates in the list of specified documents under the provisions of the Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 was designed to assist women who have married since the electoral register was last compiled, and who may not possess any other documents under their maiden name. It is not possible to estimate how many women may fall into this category.
§ Mr. William Rossasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his estimate of the number of local government electors in Northern Ireland who hold an allowance or pension book, or books, which is acceptable as proof of identity for the purpose of exercising the franchise on 15 May.