I just wanted to point out that the 1918 Act was passed especially in recognition of the fact that many people from the Empire had given their lives in the First World War.
Elections Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Desai
(Non-affiliated)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 28 March 2022.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Elections Bill.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
820 c1317 
Session
2021-22
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
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Timestamp
2022-04-29 14:21:34 +0100
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