HC Deb 15 May 1989 vol 153 c97W
Mr. John Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to announce proposals to alter the franchise qualifications for Britons resident abroad; and whether these changes will be introduced in time for those affected to register to vote in the next general election.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to his question of 2 February 1989 at column383.