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Absent Voting: British Nationals Abroad

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 20 April 2026UIN 124764

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 18 March 2026, to Question 119298, Absent Voting: British Nationals Abroad, if the Commission will take steps to raise awareness amongst Hon Members of registered overseas electors and their status as constituents.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

The House of Commons Commission is independent of government, and it is therefore not for the government to comment on or instruct, the Commission in respect of its activities.

As noted by the honourable member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney in response to PQ 119298, it is for honourable members to consider how best to represent their constituents.

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