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Debate between Gerald Kaufman and Mark Lazarowicz
Thursday 5th July 2012

(12 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I am immensely grateful to the right hon. Member.

Mark Lazarowicz Portrait Mark Lazarowicz (Edinburgh North and Leith) (Lab/Co-op)
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My right hon. Friend will be aware that the problem of inaccuracy in the register and, indeed, the lack of registration more generally is particularly serious in inner-city areas. Is it not right that the Electoral Commission should make particular efforts over the coming period to improve registration rates and accuracy in the inner-city areas of our country?

Gerald Kaufman Portrait Sir Gerald Kaufman
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As a Member representing a city area, I share my hon. Friend’s concern about this matter. There are always going to be errors and shortcomings in the register, partly because in areas such as the ones he and I represent people often move house without necessarily informing the electoral registration officer that they have done so. The Electoral Commission stands ready to advise registration officers whenever they seek that advice.