Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 118886

Electoral Register: Young People

Tabled: 9 March 2026
Answered: 17 March 2026

Question

Paul Holmes

ConservativeHamble Valley

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Representation of the People Bill, at what point political parties and elected representatives will have access to the date of birth of an attainer elector.

Answer

Samantha Dixon
Under the provisions set out in the Representation of the People Bill as they stand, no political parties or elected representatives will have access to the date of birth of attainers (those aged 14 and 15) under any circumstances.The Government takes the...

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