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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 October 2025. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Voting Methods

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of early voting pilots on turnout.

Answer

This Government is committed to improving participation in our democracy. To support this goal, as the world continues to evolve around us, we must continue to ensure our democratic processes keep pace with technology and the way in which people live their lives.

The purpose of these pilots is to explore how to modernise the way polling stations operate by making voting more efficient, more convenient, and better aligned with the expectations of today’s electors.

The impacts of the pilot will be measured and evaluated by the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government and the Electoral Commission. The findings will be carefully considered and may inform future decisions on the delivery of elections.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
84647
Session
2024-26
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Voting behaviour Voting methods
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