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Written question asked by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 November 2000. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Monday, 20 November 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the (a) security and (b) integrity of postal ballots. - (Holding answer 26 October 2000).
Answer

Miss Widdecombe: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the (a) security and (b) integrity of postal ballots. [134878] Mr. Straw: [holding answer 26 October 2000]: I have no reason to believe that the existing safeguards in respect of the security and integrity of postal ballots have been compromised, but I am always ready to consider representations as to how the system may be improved.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
134878; 357 c86W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Absent voting Security
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk