Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update on Annual Canvass

09 June 2020 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Chloe Smith Con Norwich North

Democracy & Elections

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At a glance

Key points

  • Government will introduce an amendment to the Parliamentary Constituencies Bill to base the next boundary review on registered electors as of 2 March 2020.
  • Legislation will be laid to delay the publication deadline for the final revised electoral register in Great Britain from December 1, 2020, to February 1, 2021.
  • The statement addresses the impacts of Covid-19 on electoral registration and boundary reviews.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the impacts of Covid-19 on electoral registration and boundary reviews, proposing changes to ensure up-to-date data for future elections.

Action requested

The Government will introduce an amendment to the Parliamentary Constituencies Bill at Committee stage to base the next boundary review on registered electors as of 2 March 2020. Additionally, legislation will be laid before Parliament to delay the publication deadline for the final revised electoral register in Great Britain from December 1, 2020, to February 1, 2021.

Key facts

  • The Parliamentary Constituencies Bill was introduced on May 19 and had its Second Reading on June 2.
  • An amendment will be brought forward at Committee stage to base the next boundary review on registered electors as of March 2, 2020.
  • The draft Representation of the People (Electoral Registers Publication Date) Regulations 2020 will delay the publication deadline for the final revised electoral register in Great Britain from December 1, 2020 to February 1, 2021.
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