§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his estimate of the number of married women in Northern Ireland who would need to produce their marriage certificate as proof of identity in order to cast their ballot in the forthcoming general election.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe information requested could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is his estimate of the number of people in Northern Ireland who hold each of the documents necessary to identify themselves at the forthcoming general election.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThis information could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. However, one of the documents concerned, the medical card issued by the Central Services Agency, is available to all electors in Northern Ireland free of charge. There is, therefore, no need for any elector to be without their vote.