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The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.<\/p>

<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1561", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Mr Nick Hurd"} , "attachment" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/41403/answer/attachment/1", "fileName" : {"_value" : "PQ 190819.pdf"} , "title" : "Electoral Register - ONS Letter"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-03-10", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-03-10T12:00:00.00Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "53"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : ""} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : ""} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-03-05", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people in each constituency were on the electoral register in (a) 2013 and (b) 2014.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/534", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Chris Ruane"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Vale of Clwyd"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Chris Ruane"} ], "uin" : "190819"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/40899", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Deputy Prime Minister"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/40899/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

<\/p>

The amounts recoverable by Returning Officers in respect of services rendered at different national polls vary and have been set out in successive Orders. It is the size of the electorate which determines the maximum amounts that Returning Officers can claim. <\/p>

<\/p>

Any Returning Officers acting in an additional capacity, such as Regional Returning Officers at European Parliamentary Elections or Police Area Returning Officers at Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, are entitled to recover an additional flat rate amount for their services in co-ordinating the election over a number of local authorities.<\/p>

<\/p>

Returning Officers are not required to claim the full amount. They can choose not to claim or to claim only part of the amount available. They can also choose to re-distribute some or all of the amount amongst any deputies and other staff to whom they delegate their duties. <\/p>

<\/p>

The table below sets out the 10 highest maximum recoverable amounts for services rendered available to Returning Officers at the 2014 European parliamentary elections. Regional Returning Officers will be entitled to claim an additional £12,000. <\/p>

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<\/p>

<\/p>
<\/td>

Local Authority<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

Region<\/strong><\/p><\/td>

RO fee<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

1<\/p><\/td>

Birmingham<\/p><\/td>

West Midlands<\/p><\/td>

£39,564<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2<\/p><\/td>

Leeds<\/p><\/td>

Yorkshire & Humberside<\/p><\/td>

£29,406<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

3<\/p><\/td>

Glasgow City<\/p><\/td>

Scotland<\/p><\/td>

£22,300<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

4<\/p><\/td>

Sheffield<\/p><\/td>

Yorkshire & Humberside<\/p><\/td>

£20,900<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

5<\/p><\/td>

Cornwall<\/p><\/td>

South West<\/p><\/td>

£20,190<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

6<\/p><\/td>

Manchester<\/p><\/td>

North West<\/p><\/td>

£19,711<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

7<\/p><\/td>

County of Durham<\/p><\/td>

North East<\/p><\/td>

£19,455<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

8<\/p><\/td>

Bradford<\/p><\/td>

Yorkshire & Humberside<\/p><\/td>

£18,270<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

9<\/p><\/td>

Liverpool<\/p><\/td>

North West<\/p><\/td>

£16,918<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

10<\/p><\/td>

City of Bristol<\/p><\/td>

South West<\/p><\/td>

£16,914<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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<\/p>

It is up Local Authorities to determine whether or not Returning Officers are entitled to recover an amount in respect of services rendered at local polls. <\/p>

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<\/p>

The Electoral Commission publishes performance standards for Returning Officers as provided for in the Electoral Administration Act 2006. The Commission monitors and reports on the performance of Returning Officers. It also provides support and guidance to enable improvements in electoral practice.<\/p>

<\/p>

In addition, the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 provides for a Returning Officer’s fee to be reduced by the Secretary of State following a recommendation by the Commission, in the event of inadequate performance at a UK Parliamentary election. <\/p>

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<\/p>

The amount recoverable by Returning Officers in respect of services rendered at national polls in the last 10 years has been set out in successive Orders. Fees paid to Returning Officers in local polls are the responsibility of their local authorities.<\/p>

<\/p>

2004/05:<\/strong> No overall total is available. In 2004 and 2005, the calculations for Returning Officers’ fees were not listed by individual counting areas in the Orders.<\/p>

<\/p>

2006/07/08:<\/strong> No national elections were held<\/p>

<\/p>

2009: <\/strong>Total paid: £2,386,069<\/p>

<\/p>

2010:<\/strong> Total paid: £2,160,811<\/p>

<\/p>

2011:<\/strong> Total paid: £2,468,766<\/p>

<\/p>

2012:<\/strong> Total paid: £2,068,931<\/p>

<\/p>

2013:<\/strong> No national elections were held<\/p>

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<\/p>

The amounts recoverable by Returning Officers in respect of services rendered at different national polls vary and have been set out in successive Orders. It is the size of the electorate which determines the maximum amounts that Returning Officers can claim. <\/p>

<\/p>

Returning Officers are generally entitled to a sum of £475 for every 10,000 electors in their area on a pro rata basis with a minimum of £2,500. This rate has remained unchanged since 2009. <\/p>

<\/p>

Any Returning Officers acting in an additional capacity, such as Regional Returning Officers at European Parliamentary Elections or Police Area Returning Officers at Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, are entitled to recover an additional flat rate amount for their services in co-ordinating the election over a number of local authorities.<\/p>

Returning Officers are not required to claim the full amount. They can choose not to claim or to claim only part of the amount available. They can also choose to re-distribute some or all of the amount amongst any deputies and other staff to whom they delegate their duties. <\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1578", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Greg Clark"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Tunbridge Wells"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Greg Clark"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2014-03-10", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2014-03-10T12:00:00.00Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "58"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : ""} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : ""} , "date" : {"_value" : "2014-03-03", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, (a) how and (b) by whom pay levels for returning officers are set.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/534", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Chris Ruane"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Vale of Clwyd"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Chris Ruane"} ], "uin" : "190156"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/40792", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Deputy Prime Minister"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/40792/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

<\/p>

The electoral register has been the basis for parliamentary boundary reviews since the creation of the independent Boundary Commissions. The Government does not believe that using population figures derived from Census data would provide a better basis for a boundary review than using the electoral register. Importantly, the electoral register is updated annually, and census figures will include persons who are not eligible to register to vote, for example on grounds of citizenship or age.<\/p>

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<\/p>

The Government has made no such assessment.<\/p>

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<\/p>

Apart from the funding allocation to 5 national organisations, the fund is directed at Electoral Registration Officers who have the statutory responsibility to ensure a complete and accurate electoral register.<\/p>

<\/p>

The allocation of funding was described to Hon. Members during Deputy Prime Minister’s Questions on 11 Feb 2014 (Official Report) Column Ref: 701W.<\/p>

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<\/p>

The Government announced in 2013 that Electoral Registration Officers will be able to impose a civil penalty on individuals who fail to make an application to register to vote when required to do so, in line with the provisions of the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013, and the subordinate legislation made under that Act.<\/p>

<\/p>

In particular, Electoral Registration Officers will be required to take specific steps to encourage a registration before they can issue a notice of requirement to register; they will then have discretion to impose the penalty for failing to comply with the requirement. <\/p>

<\/p>

The level of the civil penalty has been set by the regulations at £80.<\/p>

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<\/p>

On 5February the Government announced that up to £4.2 million funding will be shared by five national organisations and all 363 local authorities and valuation joint boards in Great Britain.<\/p>

<\/p>

Each authority was informed directly of the financial allocation and help and support to EROs to make best use of the funding has been made available by the Association of Electoral Administrators.<\/p>

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The Government encourages organisations who wish to support efforts to maximise registration in their community to contact their local Electoral Registration Officer.<\/p>

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