asked the Minister for the Environment if he is aware of defects and omissions in the electoral register produced each year; if he will consider having the register published at a different time; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Electoral Register.
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I am aware that despite continuing efforts by registration authorities to achieve greater accuracy in the preparation of the annual register of electors, errors continue to occur. I am considering improvements in the registration process with a view to ensuring that as far as possible nobody will be deprived of a vote by the occurrence of such errors.
As to the time for preparing the register, it is generally accepted that the period appointed for public scrutiny of the draft; which includes the Christmas holidays, is not the most suitable time for this purpose. This aspect is also being examined.