Member

Electoral fraud was raised by many colleagues. I assure the Committee that the Government, the Chief Electoral Officer and the Electoral Commission are all clear that there is no current evidence of organised electoral fraud in Northern Ireland. Recent research by the Electoral Commission suggests that public confidence in the electoral system is growing. That is not to say, however, that we are unaware of the specific concerns people have raised. We will continue to do everything we can to strengthen the electoral system and give confidence.