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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Bishop of Chester (Bishops (affiliation)). It was answered on Wednesday, 9 December 2009.


Voting: Service Personnel

Question
My Lords, can the Minister confirm that all serving personnel are old enough to vote?
Answer

I cannot confirm that they are, which is one of the difficulties about automatic registration. The idea is excellent, at least in theory, for service personnel of whatever age either to be told about registration or to be registered when they join the Armed Forces. The Elections Minister has asked officials to explore the idea that has been mentioned here today, along with a range of other suggestions which may improve registration.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
715 c1080 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Elections Electoral register
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk