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<p>The administration of proxy voting is an operational matter for the Chief Electoral
Officer for Northern Ireland who will, following the Parliamentary election in June,
conduct a routine post-election review of all administrative procedures. The Electoral
Commission will also report on the administration of the election in due course. The
Government will consider any recommendations about dealing with fraud from the Chief
Electoral Officer and the Electoral Commission carefully.</p><p> </p><p>More broadly,
I also refer the hon Member to the Government response to Sir Eric Pickles’ review
of electoral fraud; the Government will consider what changes recommended for Great
Britain may also be appropriate for Northern Ireland.</p>
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