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Debate between Gary Streeter and Nick Smith
Thursday 21st November 2013
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Mr Streeter
The Electoral Commission completely agrees with my hon. Friend, but these are questions that must also be put to the Ministry of Defence, because a more joined-up effort is required to ensure that the young men and women serving in our armed forces here and overseas have the opportunity to vote in British elections.
Nick Smith (Blaenau Gwent) (Lab)
Given the high turnover in voter registration, could the upcoming awareness campaign be highly targeted at military families?
Mr Streeter
It is certainly the Electoral Commission’s intention to target military families, and I will take the hon. Gentleman’s representations back to the commission and ensure that that does indeed happen.