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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Electoral Register

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he intends to consult on the implementation of Automatic Voter Registration.

Answer

The Government has included powers in the Representation of the People Bill to enable the testing and introduction of new methods of registration. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will continue to consult with a range of relevant stakeholders to ensure that any changes to the registration process are based on robust evidence, user research and thorough testing.

During the development of this work, the Government has worked closely with the Electoral Commission, the Association of Electoral Administrators, local authorities, devolved governments and civil society organisations. We will also continue to offer engagement with political parties.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124792
Session
2024-26
Related items
Electoral Register
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Electoral register
Link
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