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House of Commons · General Debate

Electoral Commission Committee

01 December 2022 · 3 other contributors

Opened by Alan Brown SNP Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Democracy & Elections

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Alan Brown raised concerns about electoral commission committee in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Electoral Commission Committee debated on 2022-12-01
  • Concerns were raised but specific asks of government are not recorded
  • No commitments were made during the debate

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Other contributors (3)
  • Alan Brown

    Asked whether the Committee has made a recent assessment of the effectiveness of the Electoral Commission’s oversight, and expressed concerns about ongoing issues like think tank funding and online campaigning regulation.

  • Cat Smith Lab Lancaster and Wyre

    Responded that while there is no recent assessment from the Speaker's Committee, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee recommended improvements to electoral law. She also noted the Electoral Commission’s independent role in monitoring elections and expressed concerns about the Government’s proposals for a strategy and policy statement.

  • Andrew Gwynne Ind Gorton and Denton

    Welcomed Cat Smith to her new position and urged her to use her influence to push Ministers and the Electoral Commission on voter ID requirements ahead of local elections, highlighting concerns about lack of information for electoral administrators.

Shadow Response

Cat Smith

Addressed questions on the Electoral Commission's views on Government proposals, highlighting their independent stance against a strategy and policy statement. Also discussed the need for timely legislation ahead of local elections to ensure adequate voter ID guidance.

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