Written question asked by Jacqui Lait (Conservative) on Monday, 6 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 October 2008. It was answered by Lord Wills (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Voting Behaviour
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Justice pursuant to the written ministerial statement of 24 June 2008, Official Report, columns 9-11WS, on the consultation on weekend voting, whether he plans to pilot or introduce weekend voting in the 2009 European or local elections.
- Answer
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No. The 'Election Day: Weekend Voting' consultation ended on 26 September. Analysis of the responses received is now under way. The evidence gathered will be used to inform the debate on the merits of moving polling day to the weekends The Government do not consider that it would be practicable to bring in the legislation necessary to introduce weekend voting for the 2009 European or local elections.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 480 c881W;480 c875W; 225562
- Session
- 2007-08
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- Subjects
- Voting behaviour
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