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Voting Rights: British Nationals Abroad

Asked by Kirith EntwistleLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 11 November 2024UIN 12748

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Elections Act 2022 on overseas voting.

Answered by Rushanara Ali

The Electoral Commission and the Office for National Statistics review and publish statistics on electoral registration and participation in elections. The Government will examine and reflect on this data when it is available following the 2024 general election.

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