consultation<\/a> on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework launched on 30 July 2024. Responses to the consultation will be accepted until 24 September 2024.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask His Majesty's Government what measures they are considering implementing for local councils to help them to (1) develop and (2) maintain, their five-year land-supply strategies in light of the recent fast-track consultation on planning rules.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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<\/p>
The Elections Act 2022 included a requirement for the Secretary of State to publish an evaluation of the implementation and impact of the Voter ID policy on the next local and next two UK Parliamentary General Elections. Work has already begun on the evaluation of the July 2024 election, and we will publish in due course.<\/p>
<\/p>
Both of these reports will inform the wider work officials are doing to thoroughly review voter ID.<\/p>
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], "questionText" : "To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Lord Khan of Burnley on 23 July (HL Deb col 486), when the review of voter ID will be completed; and when they expect to publish their proposals.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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This Government will lower the voting age to 16 during this Parliament. This measure will strengthen our democracy and empower young people to participate in it, and we will develop plans for outreach and engagement with the newly enfranchised to encourage them to make the most of their new rights.<\/p>"}
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The Department does not hold this data.<\/p>"}
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This Government believes that more can and should be done to improve voter registration and is currently exploring the best ways of achieving this. We were clear in our manifesto that we will encourage participation in our democracy and improve voter registration.<\/p>
The Electoral Commission and the Office for National Statistics review and publish statistics on electoral registration and participation in elections. The Government will examine and reflect on this data when it is available following the 2024 general election.<\/p>"}
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As our manifesto made clear, the government will address the inconsistencies in voter identification that prevent legitimate electors from voting, specifically including veterans of HM Armed Forces. We are considering what changes we wish to make in order to achieve this and will bring forward proposals in due course.<\/p>
<\/p>
The Electoral Commission is the independent electoral regulator and will be reporting on the administration of the May local elections and the recent General Election. We anticipate publication of their initial findings on voter ID in September, with their full election report expected later in the year. We are keen to see their findings and recommendations.<\/p>"}
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This Government believes that more can and should be done to improve voter registration and is currently exploring the best ways of achieving this. We were clear in our manifesto that we will encourage participation in our democracy and improve voter registration.<\/p>
The Electoral Commission and the Office for National Statistics review and publish statistics on electoral registration and participation in elections. The Government will examine and reflect on this data when it is available following the 2024 general election.<\/p>"}
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An independent regulator for elections is a cornerstone of a healthy functioning democracy. The Electoral Commission plays an important part in the UK\u2019s democratic system, promoting public confidence in the democratic process and ensuring its integrity.<\/p>
The Government is committed to strengthening our democracy and upholding the integrity of elections and will continue to review what interventions are necessary as part of this commitment.<\/p>"}
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This Government recognises problems facing overseas voters at elections. The Electoral Commission will publish a report on the administration of the General Election held on 4 July later this year, which will cover postal voting at the poll, and the Government will give careful consideration to any findings or recommendations made in the report in relation to the current arrangements for postal voting.<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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