Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Skidmore and Lord Elliott of Ballinamallard

Wednesday 2nd November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Chris Skidmore]

For democracy to work for everyone, we need to ensure that it is clear and secure. The Government are determined to ensure that the electoral register is as complete and accurate as possible. We note that the Electoral Commission has also made recommendations about ID in polling stations. We will reflect on the report of my right hon. Friend the Member for Brentwood and Ongar and respond in due course.

[Tom Elliott (Fermanagh and South Tyrone) (UUP)]

Does the Minister believe that lessons can be learned from the additional measures to tackle voter fraud in Northern Ireland?

[Chris Skidmore]

Obviously, the electoral system in Northern Ireland is separate and has seen advances when it comes to security around polling stations and the electoral process. The Government are interested in all such examples and will be happy to respond when we publish our findings following the report of my right hon. Friend the Member for Brentwood and Ongar.