Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Rebecca Pow Excerpts
Wednesday 21st February 2018

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chloe Smith Portrait Chloe Smith
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As I say, a range of things are set out in the democratic engagement plan. I look forward to working further with the hon. Gentleman and people across parties in this House and outside it to ensure that all those who are eligible to vote do so.

Rebecca Pow Portrait Rebecca Pow (Taunton Deane) (Con)
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Will the Minister confirm how she is ensuring that survivors of domestic violence can participate in our elections?

Chloe Smith Portrait Chloe Smith
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise that very important point. We should be proud that, only last night in the House of Commons, we saw hon. Members, cross party, supporting ways to make it easier for survivors of domestic abuse to be on the register. That is something that we should be proud of in this centenary year.