Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has received any representations from local authorities advocating for an extension to the voter registration deadline.

Regional Returning Officers, the Electoral Commission and other organisations such as the
Association of Electoral Administrators and SOLACE are working together to plan for potential
polls on 23 May and dealing with any issues that arise. We are we are working with them to
support the effective delivery of the polls

The European Parliamentary Elections (Franchise of Relevant Citizens of the Union) Regulations
2001 would have to be amended to alter the deadline for applications and declarations from
relevant EU citizens. These Regulations are made under section 2(2) of the European
Communities Act 1972, and so amending this would require further Regulations under section 2(2)
of that Act

The Electoral Commission is an independent organisation, any complaints or representations they
receive are a matter for them.