Commons Sense

House of Commons · Ten Minute Rule Bill

Elections Bill

24 March 2023

Proposed by Hon. Members:

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Key points

  • MP raises a point of order regarding the Leader of the House's response to digital ID plans
  • MP requests the Chair to advise on how the Leader can correct any factual inaccuracies
  • MP asks for clarification to set the record straight on the matter discussed

Issue summary

An MP raises a point of order regarding the Leader of the House's response to questions about digital ID plans.

Action requested

The MP requests that the Chair advises on how the Leader of the House can correct any factual inaccuracies in their previous statement and set the record straight.

Key facts

  • The Cabinet Office published a consultation titled “Consultation on draft legislation to support identity verification” on 4 January 2023.
  • The Government’s ministerial code requires Ministers to correct any inadvertent errors in answers to parliamentary questions at the earliest opportunity.
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