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
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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
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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
- Subjects
- Elections Proof of identity Bank cards
- Legislation
- Representation of the People Bill 2024-26 to 2026-27
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- 2026-06-23 14:21:25 +0100
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