Michael Tomlinson
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Chloe Smith
The piece of evidence that I am working on at the moment relates to a call for evidence that came back from work on how to make voting in elections more accessible for those with disabilities. It is important to note that we are talking about a range of disabilities, and not just those that may be visible. That is something I am keen to focus on in my work. Indeed, I look forward to working further with the hon. Lady on ensuring that people with any disability feel able not only to participate in elections as candidates, but crucially, to register to vote.
Michael Tomlinson (Mid Dorset and North Poole) (Con)
Is it not right that, despite the concerns raised, individual electoral registration has both increased the roll and helped to reduce fraud?
Chloe Smith
That is absolutely correct. According to a 2016 report from the Electoral Commission, both completeness and accuracy have risen, and we should aim to keep it that way.