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Point of Order
Wednesday 2nd November 2016

(7 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Gummer Portrait Ben Gummer
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That is a very helpful contribution from the hon. Lady, and I will indeed ensure that.

Seema Kennedy Portrait Seema Kennedy (South Ribble) (Con)
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T9. The annual canvass is extremely expensive. What are the Government doing to reduce its cost?

Chris Skidmore Portrait Chris Skidmore
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It is absolutely right that we make the system as efficient as possible and less expensive. To address both those aims, we are undertaking three pilots this year to test new approaches to conducting a canvass. I am also pleased to announce today that there will be 18 more pilots in England and Wales in 2017.

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