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Absent Voting: Postal Services

Asked by David MundellConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 11 February 2026UIN 111095

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the Royal Mail's on its ability to deliver outgoing and returned postal votes.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

Officials in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government meet regularly with the Royal Mail to discuss matters relating to elections including capacity, capability and contingency planning.

As part of the usual engagement ahead of the significant electoral events, Ministers and senior government officials have met with the Chief Executive and other senior representatives from Royal Mail and it is intended to do so again ahead of the May elections.

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