Stephanie Clarke wrote: > (I paraphrase a bit, but that was the gist of it). I didn't give them my > number anyway, but it did leave me wondering what the purpose of it was. If > they can't get my address, how do they know whether or not to send the > hired goons round? Can anyone explain? I'll try.. The tellers write down the numbers from the polling cards of those who come to vote (and are willing to show them, there's no obligation). These numbers are used to identify those people who support that party and haven't voted yet. Hopefully those people get a reminder to come and vote before the close of poll. If you haven't promised support to any party you shouldn't get a call, but if you have promised support to a party (now or in previous elections) they may phone or call round to remind you to vote. The numbers do reveal your name and address as this is published on the electoral roll. Tim