Written question asked by Lord Greaves (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 12 March 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 March 2020. It was answered by Lord True (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 March 2020 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Local Government: Elections
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether local elections on 7 May could be postponed after the publication of the notices of election; and if so, what procedures would be required in order to do so.
- Answer
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Further to the Written Ministerial Statement HLWS169 which I laid on 19 March 2020, the Government has confirmed that the scheduled local, mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner elections that were due to take place on 7 May this year will be postponed until the next ordinary day of election on 6 May 2021.
Other polls that had already been set for dates from 16 March 2020 and which arise over coming weeks and months will also be addressed in legislation being brought forward as part of the Coronavirus Bill.
The decision was taken following advice from the Government’s medical experts in relation to the response to the Covid-19 virus and the advice of those delivering elections.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL2542
- Session
- 2019-21
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Elections Local government Coronavirus
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