Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 117894
Polling Stations: Religious Buildings
Tabled: 4 March 2026
Answered: 12 March 2026
Question
Paul Holmes
Conservative — Hamble Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance has been given to local authorities by his department on whether (a) churches, (b) synagogues and (c) mosques may be used as polling stations.
Answer
Samantha DixonThe independent Electoral Commission is responsible for providing guidance to Returning Officers, including on the booking of appropriate polling places. The Electoral Commission is also responsible for setting standards and monitoring the performance of ...
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