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Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 3 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 April 2005. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 April 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the reasons why eligible voters failed to re-register in the 2004 annual canvass; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what assessment he has made of the reasons why eligible voters failed to re-register in the 2004 annual canvass; and if he will make a statement. [215159] Mr. Spellar: The Northern Ireland Office has not conducted detailed research in this area. However, I understand that the Electoral Commission will be continuing to monitor the levels of registration and the reasons regarding why eligible voters failed to register.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
432 c1536W;432 c1532W; 215159
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Electoral register Northern Ireland
Link
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