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Oral Answers to Questions

Nigel Evans Excerpts
Wednesday 6th February 2019

(5 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nigel Evans Portrait Mr Nigel Evans (Ribble Valley) (Con)
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8. Whether his Department plans to conduct further voter ID pilots; and if he will make a statement.

Chloe Smith Portrait The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Chloe Smith)
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A diverse range of local authorities have confirmed that they will be taking part in the voter ID and postal vote pilots for the 2019 local elections. These pilots will provide further insight into ensuring security of the voting process.

Nigel Evans Portrait Mr Evans
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I know different local authorities are using different methods as to what constitutes ID, but does the Minister believe enough progress will be made so that, should this Parliament go the full five years, we will have voter ID available at the next general election?

Chloe Smith Portrait Chloe Smith
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Yes, I do. I am grateful to the authorities that are piloting voter ID this year. Their experience will help us to formulate the right policy to roll it out nationally.