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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026. It was answered by Jeremy Wright (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission.


Polling Stations: Religious Buildings

Question

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 118900 on Polling Stations: Religious Buildings, whether the Electoral Commission holds any data on the number of polling stations located in (a) synagogues and (b) mosques.

Answer

Individual local authorities are responsible for designating polling places. The Electoral Commission does not hold a central list of polling stations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129175
Session
2024-26
Related items
Polling Stations: Religious Buildings
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Polling stations Mosques Synagogues
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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