asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will present proposals for modifying the method of registration for electoral lists for spouses of Armed Forces personnel and for the omission of the"S"on the electoral register; and if lie will make a statement.

My right hon. Friend has no proposals for further legislation on Service registration but, in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence, we are keeping the present arrangements, including the"S"marking on the electoral register, under review.