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Written question asked by Martyn Day (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 February 2024. It was answered by Simon Hoare (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Political Parties and Public Bodies: Information Sharing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether the Defending Democracy Taskforce has had discussions with the Electoral Commission on enhanced information sharing between (a) political parties and (b) public bodies.

Answer

As set out previously, the Government will consult the relevant authorities with the aim of finding ways to improve information sharing to facilitate enforcement of existing electoral law and report its conclusions to Parliament by the end of 2024.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12130
Session
2023-24
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Electoral Commission Public bodies Political parties Defending Democracy Taskforce Information sharing
Link
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