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Written question asked by Matt Vickers (Conservative) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Elections: Languages

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of trends in the level of the use of non-English language campaign material during local and general elections.

Answer

The Government has no plans to assess or regulate the use of non-English language campaign materials at elections. Campaigners are permitted to use foreign languages to engage voters who come from a wide range of diverse backgrounds.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5455
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Elections Languages
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk