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Written question asked by Lord Grocott (Labour) on Monday, 29 July 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 August 2024. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Monday, 12 August 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


General Election 2024: British Nationals Abroad

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how many overseas voters took part in the 2024 general election and what proportion they represented of all of those who were eligible to vote.

Answer

This Government recognises problems facing overseas voters at elections. The Electoral Commission will publish a report on the administration of the General Election held on 4 July later this year, which will cover postal voting at the poll, and the Government will give careful consideration to any findings or recommendations made in the report in relation to the current arrangements for postal voting.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL419
Session
2024-26
Subjects
British nationals abroad General Election 2024
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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