Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 27 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Elections: Proof of Identity
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to allow bank cards issued without a credit check to be used as a form of voter identification.
- Answer
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I refer the Rt. Hon Member to the Representation of the People Bill 2026, which sets out which bank cards will be accepted at the polling station – this includes credit cards, charge cards, debit cards and cash withdrawal cards.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 116475
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Elections Proof of identity Bank cards
- Link
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- 2026-04-21 16:18:57 +0100
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