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 October 2025 to Question 77557 on Electoral Commission, which parts of the Strategy and Policy Statement do not reflect his priorities.

The Strategy for Modern and Secure Elections, sets out the Government’s commitment to strengthen our democracy and uphold the integrity of elections. Our priorities include expanding the democratic rights of young people, improving voter registration, reforming voter identification, combatting foreign interference, and tackling harassment and intimidation.

Our proposed reforms will confer significant new powers and responsibilities on the Electoral Commission to enhance the enforcement of the political finance regime and strengthen public confidence in the integrity of our elections.

In light of these proposals, a new Strategy and Policy Statement for the Electoral Commission to reflect this Government’s priorities for elections and the Commission’s increased roles and responsibilities is intended.