Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Electoral Register: Commonwealth
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the most recent estimate of the number of qualified Commonwealth citizens on the UK Parliamentary electoral roll in (a) England and (b) the United Kingdom.
- Answer
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While there are no official statistics specifically on qualifying Commonwealth citizens currently living in the UK who are registered to vote, Electoral Commission figures estimate that 66% of this group may be registered to vote (as at 2023). Further information on the Electoral Commission can be found on the Electoral Commission’s website.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 120063
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- Commonwealth Electoral register
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
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- 2026-04-24 15:49:25 +0100
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