Elections: May 2021

Debate between Chloe Smith and Feryal Clark

Wednesday 13th January 2021 Commons Chamber

[Chloe Smith]

Yes, it is possible, and that is precisely what we are doing. I am very glad of my hon. Friend’s support for that.

[Feryal Clark (Enfield North) (Lab) [V]]

Across the world, postal votes have been a crucial part of delivering covid-safe elections. In the UK, however, postal vote application forms require physical printing to return the form, creating a significant barrier to many who do not have access to a printer. For the clinically vulnerable, this may be their only route to register. What steps are the Government taking to introduce fully digital application forms for postal votes?