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ELECTIONS: Representation of the People Bill, 1917. Includes: Papers from the Ministry...

Catalogue reference: HO 45/10842/337622

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HO 45/10842/337622
Date
1917
Description

ELECTIONS: Representation of the People Bill, 1917. Includes:

  • Papers from the Ministry of Health
  • Bill introduced by Sir George Cave
  • Papers from Mr Fell on the Redistribution and the effect on large boroughs
  • Papers from the Women's Freedom League
  • Report of the Boundary Commission (England & Wales) Volume I: Report and Appendices
  • Papers from Mr Field on franchise of objectors
  • Papers from Mr Maurice Healy on court fees in county court appeals
  • Papers from Home Office on: notes of deputations; appointment of assistant Boundary Commissioner; amendment of instructions to the Boundary Commissioner; deputation 5 June 1917; and Redistibution of Seats Boundary Commission (England and Wales)
  • Papers from Mr Jowett on persons living in houses provided by local authorities
  • Papers from the London County Council Clerk on Redistribution of Seats
  • Papers from Belfast Town Clerk on Clause 3 of the Representation of the People Bill
  • Papers from Private Secretary Mr Harris on Boundary Commissions
  • Report of the Royal Commission Appointed in Pursuance of Section 20(2) of The Representation of the People Act, 1918, with the Scheme Prepared by the Commissioners
  • Papers from Mr Gulland on number of members alloted to Scotland
  • Papers from Mr Needham on university elections
  • File"The Speaker - Proportional Representation"
  • Papers from Sir George Younger on amended instructions of Boundary Commissioners
  • Papers from Major Newman on the Representation of the People Bill
  • Papers from Preston Town Clerk on registration offices
  • Papers from Colonel R Pryce-Jones on compensation to Officials of Constituencies
  • Papers from Mr Gilbert on number of members for County of London
  • Papers from Luton Town Clerk on registration officers
  • Papers from Bettersea Town Clerk on comments on Representation of the People Bill by the Committee of the Council and Metropolitan Boroughs Standing Joint Committee
  • Folder of Conference on Electoral Reform that includes correspondence from individuals, counties, councils and associations; schemes and reports on the Representation of the People Act (1918); and lists and statements on membership per boroughs and counties.

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
337622
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C4752319/

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