Question follow-through · 1156

Elections: Proof of Identity

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to (a) review and (b) expand the list of accepted forms of voter identification at polling stations.

answeredMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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Answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Tabled
22 Jul 2024
Target answer date
24 Jul 2024
Answer
30 Jul 2024 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 22 Jul 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to (a) review and (b) expand the list of accepted forms of voter identification at polling stations.

  2. 24 Jul 2024

    Target answer date

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  3. 30 Jul 2024

    Answer published

    As our manifesto made clear, the Government will address the inconsistencies in voter identification that prevent legitimate electors from voting, specifically including veterans of HM Armed Forces. We are considering what changes to make in order to achi...

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Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.

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Affordable Housing: Almshouses and Charities

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