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<p>I have regular discussions with the Minister for the Cabinet Office and the Minister
for the Constitution on a range of issues, including electoral matters. The Government’s
major reforms to the electoral registration system, including the introduction of
Individual Electoral Registration have resulted in record levels of electors registering
to vote in Wales and participating in our democracy.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
set out its priorities for democratic engagement for 2019 and beyond in its report
<em>Democratic Engagement: Respecting, Protecting and Promoting Our Democracy</em>,
published in January. The report highlights the Government's commitment to ensuring
everyone can make their voice heard free from abuse, making voting easier and more
accessible for vulnerable and under-registered groups, and introducing measures to
protect electors’ votes.</p><p> </p><p>The Wales Act 2017 devolved powers over National
Assembly elections and local government elections in Wales. Officials from the UK
Government and the Welsh Government are discussing areas for greater collaboration
such as canvass reform and voter registration.</p>
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