Orders of the Day — Parliamentary Elections

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 June 1945.

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Photo of Mr Donald Somervell Mr Donald Somervell , Crewe 12:00, 12 June 1945

That may not be wholly the fault of the Government, because one puts forward one's address for registration. With regard to the other point, I agree that the people concerned have been very hard pressed, and I will certainly consider whether steps can be taken to meet this point adequately. We are trying by these Regulations and by various other steps which have been taken to see that this October register is accurate and as complete as may be. In reply to the hon. Member for Linlithgow (Mr. Mathers), these Regulations do apply to Scotland.