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Elections Bill

24 March 2023

Proposing MP
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Type
Ten Minute Rule Bill

At a Glance

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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