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Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 13 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 January 2025. It was answered by Rushanara Ali (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Local Government: Elections

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of using alternative voting systems to first past the post for new local authorities.

Answer

The Government has no plans to change the voting system for local council elections.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23541
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
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Link
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