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Public Bill Committee proceeding and Debate on bill on Tuesday, 24 March 2026, in the House of Commons, led by Samantha Dixon. The answering members were David Simmonds and Paul Holmes.


Representation of the People Bill 2024-26. Committee stage fourth sitting

Clause 7, discussed with clauses 8 to 14 stand part. Clauses 7 to 16 agreed to. Amendment to clause 17 negatived on division (3 votes to 10). Clauses 17 to 19 agreed to. Schedule 2 agreed to. Clause 20 agreed to on division (10 votes to 3). Amendment to clause 21 negatived on division (3 votes to 10). Clause 21 agreed to on division (10 votes to 3). Clause 22 agreed to on division (10 votes to 3). Clause 23 agreed to on division (10 votes to 3). Clause 24 agreed to on division (10 votes to 3). Clause 25 agreed to on division (10 votes to 3). Clause 26 agreed to on division (10 votes to 3). Clause 27 agreed to on division (10 votes to 3). Clause 28 agreed to on division (10 votes to 3). Clause 29 agreed to on division (10 votes to 3). Committee adjourned till Thursday 26 March. Written evidence reported to the House.


Secondary information

Type
Committee proceeding
Session
2024-26
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Committee
Representation of the People Bill Committee
Legislative stage
Committee stage
Procedure
New clauses
Chamber / Committee
General committees
Related items
Representation of the People Bill 2024-26
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Bills
House of Commons
Subjects
Education Disclosure of information Data protection Children in care Criminal investigation Curriculum Administration British nationals abroad Delegated legislation Citizenship Fraud Elections Intelligence services Eligibility Electoral Commission Electoral register Local government Pilot schemes Northern Ireland Personation Proof of identity Wales Scotland Young people Voting rights Secure accommodation Electoral registration officers Care leavers Information sharing
Legislation
Representation of the People Act 1985
Representation of the People Act 1983
Representation of the People Bill 2024-26 to 2026-27
Link
View this Committee proceeding on hansard.parliament.uk