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Electoral Commission Committee
15 June 2023
Lead MP
Christine Jardine
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Democracy & Elections
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Christine Jardine raised concerns about electoral commission committee in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Asks whether the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission has had discussions with the Government and the Electoral Commission regarding the equality impact assessment of the Elections Bill. Raises concerns about disproportionate consequences for ethnic minority populations due to a lack of an impact assessment, citing anecdotal evidence from Democracy Volunteers indicating that half of those turned away at polling stations were non-white.
Cat Smith
Lab
Lancaster and Wyre
Responds by stating the Committee has not had recent discussions on this subject. Indicates that the Electoral Commission will publish a report shortly, including data from returning officers and public polling to capture those who did not reach the polling station. Encourages Christine Jardine to raise the issue of equality impact assessments during questions to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
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