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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Government response to Electoral Commission and Association of Electoral Administrators reports

28 September 2020 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Chloe Smith Con Norwich North

Democracy & Elections

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK government responds to reports by the Electoral Commission and the Association of Electoral Administrators on recent elections.
  • The Government will continue collaborating with electoral organisations to enhance the electoral system.
  • Copies of the responses have been placed in both Houses' libraries.

Issue summary

The UK government responds to reports by the Electoral Commission and the Association of Electoral Administrators on the administration of recent elections.

Action requested

The Government will continue working with electoral organisations to improve the electoral system, ensuring its integrity and security. Copies of these responses have been placed in both Houses' libraries.

Key facts

  • The reports cover the December 2019 UK Parliamentary General Election and May 2019 European Parliamentary (and Local) Elections.
  • People were very satisfied with the process of registering to vote and voting at the 2019 UK General Election, similar to recent UK-wide elections or referendums.
  • Copies of these Government responses will be placed in both Houses' libraries.
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