§ Mr. BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has made an assessment of the value of and applicability of citizens charter type principles to electoral registration; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydElectoral registration officers have a statutory duty to compile a comprehensive electoral register. Electors' rights are enshrined in statute and remedies are available through the courts in cases where rights have been denied. My right hon. and learned Friend therefore has no plans to introduce a charter covering this area.