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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Shutt of Greetland (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 7 June 2011.


Elections: Commonwealth Citizens

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many Commonwealth citizens are entitled to vote in Northern Ireland in each constituency; and in which types of elections.
Answer

The Northern Ireland Office does not hold copies of the electoral register for any constituency in Northern Ireland. The Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland is responsible for maintaining the electoral register there and the Noble Lord may wish to make enquiries relating to the register to the Chief Electoral Officer directly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9536; 728 c99-100WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Elections: Voting System
Monday, 20 June 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Commonwealth Elections Foreign nationals Northern Ireland Voting rights
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk