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Electoral Commission Committee
01 December 2022
Lead MP
Alan Brown
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Democracy & Elections
Other Contributors: 3
At a Glance
Alan Brown 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:
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
Shadow Response
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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