Oral Answers to Questions — Commonwealth and Southern Irish Residents (Franchise)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 28 November 1961.

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Photo of Mr David Ginsburg Mr David Ginsburg , Dewsbury 12:00, 28 November 1961

In view of the anxiety which exists, may we have an assurance that no limitation of the franchise is expected? Would the right hon. Gentleman also bear in mind that the Government will be creating two categories of citizens—a member of one of which can vote, become a Member of Parliament, perhaps even Prime Minister, but will still be liable to deportation under the new legislation?