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<p>The Speaker’s Committee has not had discussions with the Electoral Commission on
the matter referred to.</p><p>The Commission has highlighted that voting by post is
a safe and popular method of voting, with safeguards in place to protect against from
fraud. Postal voters are required to provide their signature and date of birth when
applying for a postal vote, and again when casting their vote. Returning Officers
are responsible for checking these match.</p><p>The Commission also encourages campaigners
to follow the voluntary Code of Conduct, which makes clear that political parties
and campaigners should not assist in completing a ballot paper, or handle completed
ballot papers.</p><p>The Elections Act also included additional measures intended
to further strengthen protections around postal voting at future elections.</p>
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