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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions her Department has had with the Electoral Commission on automatic voter registration since 5 July 2024.

Government officials are in regular contact with the Electoral Commission on a range of electoral matters including registration topics.

The government is committed to improving electoral registration. We are exploring a wide range of options to deliver on this manifesto commitment, including making greater use of public sector data and digital services. Any changes will be based on robust evidence and user research.