Written question asked by Lord Hampton (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 July 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Italy: British Nationals Abroad
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made on obtaining reciprocal voting rights in local elections for UK citizens in Italy; and whether these negotiations are a priority for the Government.
- Answer
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We have existing bilateral agreements with Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Poland and Luxembourg, which were negotiated by the previous government. The UK is open to further, fully reciprocal bilateral voting agreements but these would be subject to the detail of future negotiations.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL9547
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- British nationals abroad Local government Italy Reciprocal arrangements Voting rights
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