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Asked by Dr Beccy CooperLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 29 October 2024UIN 10376

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential cost to the public purse of introducing automatic voter registration.

Answered by Rushanara Ali

As set out in our manifesto, the government is actively exploring ways to improve voter registration, including the use of data and online services to help increase registration levels so that everyone who is eligible to vote can vote. Appropriate assessments will be made as policy develops.

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