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Electoral Commission Committee
19 May 2020
Lead MP
Peter Bone
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Democracy & Elections
Other Contributors: 4
At a Glance
Peter Bone 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
Asked about recent assessments made by the Committee regarding the effectiveness of the Electoral Commission, emphasising criticisms over investigations against leave campaigners and suggesting a review by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.
Chris Matheson
Lab
City of Chester
Responded to inquiries about the committee's work on the Electoral Commission’s main supply estimates, boundary reviews impacted by COVID-19, and improving transparency in digital election campaigning.
Peter Bone
Con
Wellingborough
Expressed dissatisfaction with the Electoral Commission’s actions against leave campaigners during Brexit referendum and suggested a review of its activities.
Nick Smith
Lab
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
Asked about the impact of COVID-19 on boundary reviews in England and whether the commission has been able to coordinate work with other Boundary Commissions.
Inquired about recent discussions between the Committee and Commission regarding improving transparency in digital election campaigning, particularly after criticisms were made against the Electoral Commission's actions.
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