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Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 21 September 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 October 2020. It was answered by Lord True (Conservative) on Monday, 5 October 2020 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Elections: Coronavirus

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have in place to facilitate the postponement of (1) local, (2) mayoral, and (3) Police and Crime Commissioner, elections in May 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Answer

The Government has been working closely with key electoral stakeholders, as well as Public Health England and representatives of political parties, regarding local and mayoral elections in England and the Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales in May 2021.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8330
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Elections Local government Mayors Police and crime commissioners Coronavirus
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk