Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 70584
Elections: Proof of Identity
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Government’s Elections Strategy, published on 17 July 2025, whether prepaid cards will be permitted as voter identification.
Answer
Alex NorrisPrepaid cards will be accepted as voter ID if they are issued by a UK bank and display the elector’s name.We will be bringing forward the relevant legislation when Parliamentary time allows.