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<p>The Government recognises the importance of a smooth and timely process for overseas
electors in regards to the 12 December General Election, and has taken steps to ensure
that postal votes reach overseas electors in good time to cast their vote.</p><p>The
timetable for UK elections was revised in 2013 to extend the time available for postal
vote packs to be printed, posted and returned. We are also working with Royal Mail
to set up a dedicated scheme for Returning Officers to use to expedite the delivery
of postal votes to overseas electors. If an elector is concerned that their local
postal services are irregular or if they live far from the UK, we advise that they
consider voting by proxy as an alternative to a postal vote.</p><p>The Government
has no plans to bring forward legislative proposals to enable British citizens living
overseas who have postal votes to receive postal vote packs by email or vote online.
The selection of elected representatives for Parliament is regarded as requiring the
highest possible level of integrity and, at present, there are concerns that online
voting, by any means, is not seen by many to be suitably rigorous and secure, and
could be vulnerable to attack or fraud.</p><p> </p>
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