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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2026, to Question 117891, on Electoral Register: EU Nationals, whether automatic registration systems will have access to Home Office immigration data.

We are working with departments across Whitehall to explore the range of data-enabled opportunities available to supporting the overall objective of improving registration. This includes working with the Home Office to explore whether its data could help to identify individuals who are eligible to register.

We will work closely with the Information Commissioner’s Office to ensure that any use of data is supported by appropriate safeguards.

Any permanent changes to the registration process will be informed by robust evidence, user research and careful testing before being implemented.