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Written question asked by Paul Holmes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Elections: Proof of Identity

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether virtual bank cards will be accepted as identification to vote at a polling station.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Member to the Representation of the People Bill 2026, which sets out that only physical bank cards will be accepted at the polling station.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6038
Session
2026-27
Related items
Representation of the People Bill 2026-27
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Bills
House of Commons
Subjects
Elections Proof of identity Bank cards
Legislation
Representation of the People Bill 2024-26 to 2026-27
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk