To ask the Secretary of State for Justice pursuant to the answer of 2 July 2007, Official Report, column 910W, on the electoral register: Barnet, when the canvassing took place; how many people were registered (a) before and (b) after the canvassing; and if he will make a statement. (148381)

I understand that in addition to the annual canvass the electoral registration officer at Barnet council commenced a personal canvass of Grahame Park, Colindale on 18 June 2007. Before commencing this canvass the number of registered electors was 4,828. As of the 5 July 2007, the number of new electors that will be added and published in the August register stands at 182. Canvassers will continue to make house to house enquiries until the 10 July 2007.