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Written question asked by Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 11 October 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 October 2021. It was answered by Lord Greenhalgh (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 October 2021 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Elections: Proof of Identity

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Greenhalgh on 29 September (HL2635), what period the agreed full cost support for local authorities to implement the voter ID provisions in the Elections Bill will cover.

Answer

These costs will be covered by Central Government under the New Burdens doctrine, until such time as they can be mainstreamed into the grants provided to Local Authorities in accordance with usual practice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2981
Session
2021-22
Related items
Elections: Proof of Identity
Wednesday, 29 September 2021
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Costs Elections Local government Proof of identity
Legislation
Elections Bill 2021-22
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk