Written question asked by Lord Rennard (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 8 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 May 2025. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Electoral Register
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recent study by the University of Manchester, reported in The Guardian, which found that, of 28 liberal democracies, the UK, Ireland and Barbados are the three countries where it is most difficult to register to vote.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to improving electoral registration. We are exploring a wide range of options to deliver on our manifesto commitment, including making greater use of public data and online Government services. Any changes will be based on robust evidence and user research.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL7328
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Electoral register Republic of Ireland Barbados
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- 2025-09-05 22:29:57 +0100
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