Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 113743

Electoral Register: British Nationals Abroad

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of giving overseas electors the option to register to vote when they renew their British passport online.

Answer

Samantha Dixon

The Government is committed to improving electoral registration and is actively exploring ways to do so. The Representation of the People Bill will lay the foundations for a more automated registration system. Any changes must be tested to ensure they hav...

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