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Electoral Commission Committee
10 September 2020
Lead MP
Owen Thompson
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Democracy & Elections
Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Owen Thompson 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 by the committee on the effectiveness of electoral arrangements during the covid-19 outbreak, highlighting the need for increased investigatory powers for the Electoral Commission due to online access to news and public affairs.
Chris Matheson
Lab
Alyn and Deeside
Emphasised that the commission is working with various stakeholders to ensure safe and effective elections in May, including collaborating with the UK Government, public health officials, returning officers, and political parties. Additionally, Chris Matheson mentioned the need for guidance on how changes might be brought forward due to internet-related challenges.
Owen Thompson
Con
Nelson and Colne
Highlighted that people are increasingly accessing news and public affairs online during the pandemic, thereby stressing the necessity for increased investigatory powers for the Electoral Commission. This point was made in response to Chris Matheson's initial contribution.
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