Debates between Lord Bellingham and Tom Tugendhat during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Bellingham and Tom Tugendhat
Wednesday 12th September 2018

(6 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Bellingham Portrait Sir Henry Bellingham (North West Norfolk) (Con)
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6. Whether he has made an assessment of the operation of recent voter ID pilots; and if he will make a statement.

Tom Tugendhat Portrait Tom Tugendhat (Tonbridge and Malling) (Con)
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10. Whether he has made an assessment of the operation of recent voter ID pilots; and if he will make a statement.

Chloe Smith Portrait The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Chloe Smith)
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The Cabinet Office and the independent Electoral Commission published their respective findings in July that the pilots worked well. The overwhelming majority of people were able to cast their vote without a problem, and there was no notable adverse effect on turnout. The success of the pilots proves that the measures are reasonable and proportionate.