Question follow-through · 29928

Proof of Identity: Children

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many 16 year olds have photographic identification recognised under the Elections Act 2022.

answeredMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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Answering body
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Tabled
7 Feb 2025
Target answer date
11 Feb 2025
Answer
12 Feb 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 7 Feb 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many 16 year olds have photographic identification recognised under the Elections Act 2022.

  2. 11 Feb 2025

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 12 Feb 2025

    Answer published

    As our manifesto made clear, the government will address the inconsistencies in the voter identification policy so that all legitimate electors are able to vote. As part of our continuing assessment and review of the policy we are in the process of resear...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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