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General Election 2024: Absent Voting

Asked by Claire HannaSocial Democratic & Labour PartyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 26 July 2024UIN 199

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps to review the effectiveness of the administration of postal votes during the General Election on 4 July 2024.

Answered by Alex Norris

The Electoral Commission will publish a report on the administration of the General Election held on 4 July later this year, and the Government will give careful consideration to any findings or recommendations made in the report in relation to the current arrangements for postal voting.

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