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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Friday, 5 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Elections: Proof of Identity

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Government’s Elections Strategy, published on 17 July 2025, whether prepaid cards will be permitted as voter identification.

Answer

Prepaid cards will be accepted as voter ID if they are issued by a UK bank and display the elector’s name.

We will be bringing forward the relevant legislation when Parliamentary time allows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70584
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Elections Proof of identity
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk