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Business of the House
Thursday 13th October 2016

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Philip Davies Portrait Philip Davies (Shipley) (Con)
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My hon. Friend knows that I have had long-standing serious concerns about electoral fraud in some parts of Bradford. I particularly welcome what he says about ID at polling stations. When might we expect the first elections to take place where that is the rule?

Gary Streeter Portrait Mr Streeter
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I am delighted to say that that is not a matter for the Electoral Commission, which has recommended this measure strongly since 2014. It is now a matter for the Government and this House to introduce this more robust new provision.

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