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Written question asked by Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 5 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 December 2025. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Voting Behaviour: Surrey Heath

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help improve voter participation in Surrey Heath constituency.

Answer

The Department is taking forward a comprehensive programme of work to improve voter participation. This work is being designed in close collaboration with the Electoral Commission, local authorities, think tanks, academics and civil society organisations.

It is focused on identifying the attitudinal and knowledge barriers that prevent groups with historically low participation from engaging fully in the democratic process, and on considering the most effective interventions to address these challenges. This work will continue to inform targeted actions to support greater participation in constituencies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
97593
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Voting behaviour Surrey Heath
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk