Elections: Proof of Identity
Lords · Question HL438 · Tabled 29 Jul 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 9 Aug 2024
Question
Asked by Lord Rennard
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential cost savings over the next decade from (1) scrapping compulsory photo ID at polling stations, and (2) including forms of ID acceptable for the purposes of collecting a parcel
Answer
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 9 Aug 2024
As our manifesto made clear, the government will address the inconsistencies in voter identification that prevent legitimate electors from voting, specifically including veterans of HM Armed Forces. We are considering what changes we wish to make in order...