Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 July 2001. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 July 2001 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what plans he has to initiate research into voter turnout at the 2001 General Election; and if he will make a statement on the efforts to improve voter turnout in local, general and European elections.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what plans he has to initiate research into voter turnout at the 2001 general election; and if he will make a statement on the efforts to improve voter turnout in local, general and European elections. [2801] Dr. Whitehead: The Electoral Commission's report on the general election, to be published at the end of July, is expected to include consideration of the reasons for reduced turnout. The Commission also has a duty to educate and inform the public about the electoral process and the importance of participating in it. We will shortly be inviting local authorities to submit pilot schemes to encourage turnout for next year's local elections.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 2801; 371 c526-7W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Elections General elections Voting behaviour Research General Election 2001
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk