Voter Registration
Debate between Diana Johnson and Matt Hancock(8 years, 5 months ago)
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Matthew Hancock
This is an incredibly important concern in Northern Ireland, and any legislation will be absolutely clear about the position, which we will set out as soon as we can.
Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
What additional support and help will the Minister give to local authorities unexpectedly having to undertake a great deal of verification work?
Matthew Hancock
We have made it clear that if needed, we will make resources available, to a reasonable extent, to electoral registration offices to ensure that everyone can vote who wants to and is eligible.