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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 6 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 December 2023 (named day). It was answered by Steve Baker (Conservative) on Monday, 11 December 2023 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Elections: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 5 December 2023 to Question 4640 on Elections: Northern Ireland and with reference to page six of the report by the Electoral Commission entitled Report on the May 2023 local elections in Northern Ireland, published on 13 July 2023, whether the three matters noted as the most chosen reasons for not being confident were discussed.

Answer

The Electoral Commission and Northern Ireland Office discuss a range of electoral issues when they meet, including those relating to voter confidence in the electoral system. If the Hon Gentleman wishes, he is welcome to a meeting so I can better understand his concerns and seek to answer them directly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5472
Session
2023-24
Related items
Elections: Northern Ireland
Tuesday, 5 December 2023
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Elections Northern Ireland
Link
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