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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Elections: Coronavirus (22 January 2021)

Question Asked

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of altering the candidate nomination requirements for elections during a pandemic.

Asked by:
Charlotte Nichols (Labour)

Answer

We have received representations from Parliamentarians on this issue, and we are currently considering the matter.

As I have stated in the House, we will keep Parliament updated on the election preparations, will engage with political parties and will publish detailed guidance in due course.


Answered by:
Chloe Smith (Conservative)
1 February 2021

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