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To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has given to Electoral Registration Officers on in which local authorities overseas electors should be registered if the electors has more than one previous domestic address.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has given to Electoral Registration Officers on in which local authorities overseas electors should be registered if the electors has more than one previous domestic address.
The Electoral Commission’s guidance to Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) sets out the eligibility conditions for registering as an overseas voter in England, Scotland and Wales.
Applicants must apply to register as an overseas voter in respect of the address where they were last registered to vote in the UK or, if they have never been registered, the last address at which they were resident in the UK.
If an applicant was previously registered to vote in respect of more than one address simultaneously then the voter must choose which address to register in connection with.
The ERO must be satisfied that an applicant meets one of these conditions. The Commission’s guidance sets out the steps the ERO must take to process an application and verify the information provided.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has given to local authorities on the provision of overseas electors data to political parties, the manner in which it is provided; and whether an associated domestic...
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has given to local authorities on the provision of overseas electors data to political parties, the manner in which it is provided; and whether an associated domestic...
The Electoral Commission’s guidance to Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) sets out how overseas voters should be listed on the electoral register in England, Scotland and Wales.
Overseas voters should be listed as other voters at the end of each relevant part of the register, and legislation requires these entries to be shown without an address. A separate list of the names of overseas voters must be prepared and maintained by the ERO which includes the voter’s qualifying address and their present address.
The Commission’s guidance sets out who can request a copy of the full register and list of overseas voters. Registered political parties are entitled to request this information which must only be used for electoral purposes and for the purpose of complying with requirements on the control of donations.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has provided to the (a) Parliamentary Standards Commissioner and (b) House of Commons Registrar on whether donations or gifts to Members of Parliament that they receive in...
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has provided to the (a) Parliamentary Standards Commissioner and (b) House of Commons Registrar on whether donations or gifts to Members of Parliament that they receive in...
The Commission has not provided guidance to either the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner or the House of Commons Registrar on this matter. The requirement for Members to disclose donations or gifts received in the 12 months before they are elected is in parliamentary rules, rather than electoral law.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what types of political donations and political gifts to Hon Members are reported (a) by the Electoral Commission on its registers, and not in the House of Commons Register of Members' Financial...
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what types of political donations and political gifts to Hon Members are reported (a) by the Electoral Commission on its registers, and not in the House of Commons Register of Members' Financial...
After their election, Hon. Members report all permissible political donations or gifts they accept to the House of Commons Register of Members’ Financial Interests (RMFI). The Commission identifies any donations it must publish from the information reported to the RMFI. Impermissible donations are reported directly to the Commission.
The Commission publishes donations to MPs only where they are made in connection with an MP’s political activities, either as an MP or as a party member, and where they exceed the relevant reporting threshold of £2,230, including aggregated donations from the same donor.
The Register of Members’ Financial Interests is broader in scope. It includes any financial interest held, or benefit received, by an MP that might reasonably be considered to influence their actions or statements as an MP.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, with reference to the answer of 12 January 2026 to Question 102392 on Local Government: Reorganisation, what guidance has been given by the Local Government Boundary Commission to local authorities, in relation...
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, with reference to the answer of 12 January 2026 to Question 102392 on Local Government: Reorganisation, what guidance has been given by the Local Government Boundary Commission to local authorities, in relation...
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) have set out that the interim electoral arrangements - which will be used at the first elections to the new unitary authorities established under local government reorganisation - can be created using any combination of existing boundaries, whether that be parish, district, county or unitary wards or divisions.
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has provided advice and guidance to local authorities to support them in their work to develop interim electoral arrangements. This has included making available its electoral review guidance which sets out the criteria that it takes into account in determining ward boundaries during a normal review.
The Commission has made clear that local authorities should, as far as possible, have regard to the criteria that would inform an electoral review - electoral equality, community identity and interests, and effective and convenient local government – in developing their interim electoral arrangements.
The Commission will undertake a full electoral review of all newly-formed authorities before their subsequent elections.
It is a privilege to follow the hon. Member for Widnes and Halewood (Derek Twigg), my colleague on the Intelligence and Security Committee. I agree with everything that he has said.
It is important to begin by recognising the remarkable determination of everyone who has sought to translate immense personal pain...
It is a privilege to follow the hon. Member for Widnes and Halewood (Derek Twigg), my colleague on the Intelligence and Security Committee. I agree with everything that he has said.
It is important to begin by recognising the remarkable determination of everyone who has sought to translate immense personal pain...
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what steps the Electoral Commission is taking to protect elections from foreign interference.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what steps the Electoral Commission is taking to protect elections from foreign interference.
Elections in the UK continue to be well-run, but the Electoral Commission has highlighted that the electoral system faces growing threats, including from foreign interference.
The Commission’s regulatory remit is focused on ensuring the safeguards against foreign interference in the political finance system are properly enforced. The Commission also makes recommendations to further strengthen the law, a number of which are being taken forward in the Representation of the People Bill.
The Commission also plays an important convening role, with partners, to enable the sharing of election-related security information with the electoral community, particularly in the run-up to elections. It is part of the Defending Democracy Taskforce and earlier this year it organised a briefing event for political parties with National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to discuss their guidance that covers protecting democratic institutions.
I agree with the Minister that there is a great deal to welcome in Philip Rycroft’s conclusions. She talked about corporate donations. May I ask her to confirm that she is conscious of the vulnerability around unincorporated associations, which the Electoral Commission has identified for some time, and that she...
I agree with the Minister that there is a great deal to welcome in Philip Rycroft’s conclusions. She talked about corporate donations. May I ask her to confirm that she is conscious of the vulnerability around unincorporated associations, which the Electoral Commission has identified for some time, and that she...
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission provides on (a) reporting and (b) returning an impermissible donation if the donee only became aware of the impermissibility more than 30 days after accepting the donation.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission provides on (a) reporting and (b) returning an impermissible donation if the donee only became aware of the impermissibility more than 30 days after accepting the donation.
The Electoral Commission provides guidance and support for parties and regulated entities to ensure they understand and can comply with donation laws.
Its guidance sets out the requirements and checks necessary when accepting donations. Donees are responsible for carrying out checks on donations they receive to ensure they are from permissible sources and for properly and accurately reporting them.
The guidance makes clear that the law requires donees to report impermissible donations and return them to the donor within 30 days. If they are unable to return the donation they must send the value to the Commission, and it pays this into the Consolidated Fund, managed by HM Treasury.
If after the 30 day period, a donee becomes aware that a donation they have accepted is impermissible, the donee should act quickly to bring themselves into compliance. The donee should return the value of the donation to the donor if possible, or to the Commission. They should report it as soon as possible to the Commission, who would consider the matter in line with its Enforcement Policy.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, pursuant to the answer of 9 June 2026, to Question 5423, on Political Parties: Finance, what assessment the Electoral Commission has made of the potential impact of (a) the new corporate donation...
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, pursuant to the answer of 9 June 2026, to Question 5423, on Political Parties: Finance, what assessment the Electoral Commission has made of the potential impact of (a) the new corporate donation...
The Commission identified variations in practice between parties in identifying and reporting sponsorship and has developed updated guidance to clarify this area of the law.
Sponsorship is a type of political donation with permissibility and reporting requirements. Payments linked to party conferences are considered sponsorship where one of the purposes of the payment could reasonably be seen to help with the costs of the conference.
The Commission has recently shared its draft guidance with the Westminster Parliamentary Parties’ Panel for comment. It is currently considering feedback from the parties, including how the guidance, alongside the company donation proposals in the Representation of the People Bill, could impact party conferences.
Last year, in its discussions with the UK Government, the Commission highlighted the need for the company donation clauses to be considered in relation to existing political finance laws, including specifically sponsorship of party conferences.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, pursuant to the answer of 3 June 2026 to Question 3420 on Political Parties: Finance, whether combined donations to a regulated donee from (a) a donor and (b) the donor’s personal services...
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, pursuant to the answer of 3 June 2026 to Question 3420 on Political Parties: Finance, whether combined donations to a regulated donee from (a) a donor and (b) the donor’s personal services...
In some cases, an individual or organisation may act as an agent in facilitating a donation. For example, where a donor transfers a donation to an agent, who then transfers the donation to the recipient.
If a donor intends to make a donation through their personal services company, the Electoral Commission’s advice is to treat this as a donation from the underlying personal donor.
Donations from the same source in the same calendar year should be aggregated for reporting. Where a personal services company is not acting as an agent for the donation, these donations should be reported separately.
Transferring a donation to an agent rather than directly to a recipient must not be used as an attempt to evade permissibility and transparency laws.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Electoral Commission has provided guidance to local authorities on whether individuals can have three entries on the electoral roll.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Electoral Commission has provided guidance to local authorities on whether individuals can have three entries on the electoral roll.
The Electoral Commission’s guidance for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) sets out the requirements to register to vote, including residency requirements in England, Scotland and Wales.
A person must be resident, on the relevant date, at the address at which they want to be registered. Normally, a person is deemed resident at an address for electoral purposes if it is their permanent home address.
Some voters may be entitled to register at more than one address. It is the role of the ERO to consider on a case-by-case basis the purpose for which a voter is present at an address and establish if they may be deemed resident there.
I will call Michelle Welsh to move the motion; I will then call the Minister to respond. I remind all other Members present that they may make a speech only with prior permission from the Member in charge of the debate and from the Minister, although they can of course...
I will call Michelle Welsh to move the motion; I will then call the Minister to respond. I remind all other Members present that they may make a speech only with prior permission from the Member in charge of the debate and from the Minister, although they can of course...
The debate may now continue until 4.50 pm if necessary.
The debate may now continue until 4.50 pm if necessary.
I thank the hon. Lady for opening the debate. I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called. So far, only one Member has done so, which means that he has about half an hour to speak, if he wants it. He is not obliged to...
I thank the hon. Lady for opening the debate. I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called. So far, only one Member has done so, which means that he has about half an hour to speak, if he wants it. He is not obliged to...
I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman, not least for his remarkable display of self-control. We now come to the Front-Bench speeches, beginning with the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
3.14 pm
I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman, not least for his remarkable display of self-control. We now come to the Front-Bench speeches, beginning with the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
3.14 pm
Order. I thank the right hon. Gentleman for introducing the debate. I remind other Back-Bench Members who want to contribute that they should continue to bob to show that they still want to be called. I am loath to impose a time limit if I can avoid it, but, given...
Order. I thank the right hon. Gentleman for introducing the debate. I remind other Back-Bench Members who want to contribute that they should continue to bob to show that they still want to be called. I am loath to impose a time limit if I can avoid it, but, given...
We have not been universally successful at keeping to four minutes. I ask everyone to now get closer to three minutes, because I need to begin Front-Bench contributions at 5.28 pm.
5.10 pm
We have not been universally successful at keeping to four minutes. I ask everyone to now get closer to three minutes, because I need to begin Front-Bench contributions at 5.28 pm.
5.10 pm
I thank all Members who have spoken so far for their co-operation. We now move on to the Front-Bencher contributions, beginning with the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
5.26 pm
I thank all Members who have spoken so far for their co-operation. We now move on to the Front-Bencher contributions, beginning with the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.
5.26 pm
Order. I am sorry to interrupt the hon. Lady, but she has five minutes to sum up the debate, and she is on six and a bit. Can she swiftly get to her last sentence?
Order. I am sorry to interrupt the hon. Lady, but she has five minutes to sum up the debate, and she is on six and a bit. Can she swiftly get to her last sentence?