Written question asked by Baroness Young (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Monday, 19 February 2001.

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Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question

Whether an overseas elector, as defined in Schedule 2 to the Representation of the People Act 2000, has the right by completion of an Overseas Elector's Declaration Form and acceptance by the appropriate registration officer to be enrolled on a United Kingdom rolling register in time to vote in a parliamentary election, with effect from 16 February 2001; and what publicity will be made available to ensure that anyone covered by Schedule 2 to the Representation of the People Act 2000 is aware of it and has sufficient time to act accordingly; and whether overseas voters will be entitled to vote in any referendum after 16 February 2001. [HL 693] [HL 694] [HL 695].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 693; 622 c74-5WA

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Absent voting Electoral register General elections Publicity Referendums Overseas residence Voting rights