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Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 9 February 2026UIN 109272

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether (a) Ministers and (b) officials had meetings with (i) the Venice Commission and (ii) the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe on (A) elections and (B) dem

Answered by Samantha Dixon

MHCLG ministers and officials have not held any meetings with either the Venice Commission or the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe on elections or democracy since July 2024.

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