Written questions

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...