Note 485 — Chapter LXXIII
Reading edition
The text of the Bill was as follows:
(1) This Act may be cited as the Parliamentary Franchise (Extension to Women) Act, 1897.
(2) On and after the passing of this Act every woman who is the inhabitant occupier, as owner or tenant, of any dwelling-house, tenement or building within the borough or county where such occupation exists, shall be entitled to be registered as a voter in the list of voters for such borough or county in which she is so qualified as aforesaid, and, when registered, to vote for a member or members to serve in Parliament.
Provided always that such woman is not subject to any legal incapacity which would disqualify a male voter.