Written questions

Local Government: Voting Rights

Commons · Question 18404 · Tabled 6 Dec 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 16 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Kim Johnson

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what (a) guidance and (b) support her Department provides to local (i) councillors and (ii) authorities on voter eligibility requirements.

Answer

Answered by Rushanara Ali, 16 Dec 2024

The Electoral Commission, as the independent electoral regulator, holds responsibility for issuance of guidance and support for candidates, agents and local authorities on electoral registration and voting.This can be found at: Our guidance | Electoral Co...