HC Deb 01 July 1997 vol 297 cc78-9W
Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals he has to establish a rolling electoral register; and if he will make a statement. [5048]

Mr. George Howarth

We are examining this issue carefully.

Mr. Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to alter the guidance issued to electoral registration officers; and if he will make a statement. [6022]

Mr. Howarth

Guidance is issued regularly to electoral registration officers on all aspects of electoral registration as this is required. Written guidance was last issued to electoral registration officers and acting returning officers in England and Wales on 19 June.

Mr. Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if his Department will(a) assess the (i) advantages and (ii) disadvantages and (b) estimate the costs of introducing a rolling electoral registration system. [6024]

Mr. Howarth

We are examining this issue carefully and will look at the points mentioned by my hon. Friend.