Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance is issued to Returning Officers on the latest date by which postal ballot packs for overseas electors must be dispatched; and what monitoring is undertaken to ensure compliance.

The Electoral Commission provides guidance to Returning Officers including on the issuing of postal votes to overseas addresses.

The Electoral Commission is also responsible for setting standards and monitoring the performance of Returning Officers.