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Electoral Register: Commonwealth

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 18 March 2026UIN 120063

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what is the most recent estimate of the number of qualified Commonwealth citizens on the UK Parliamentary electoral roll in (a) England and (b) the United Kingdom.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

While there are no official statistics specifically on qualifying Commonwealth citizens currently living in the UK who are registered to vote, Electoral Commission figures estimate that 66% of this group may be registered to vote (as at 2023). Further information on the Electoral Commission can be found on the Electoral Commission’s website.

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