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HANSARDPlatinum Jubilee Civic Honours CompetitionI am pleased to announce that the UK Government are today launching a civic honours competition to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. This includes…08 Jun 2021HANSARDEmpowering British Citizens Overseas to Participate in our DemocracyAs we move to the new chapter in our nation’s history and embrace the global opportunities it presents, we must ensure that the voices of our citizens across the world are heard.…27 May 2021HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act and Common Frameworks ReportI am today laying before Parliament a report, “The European Union (Withdrawal) Act and Common Frameworks: 26 December 2020 to 25 March 2021”. I am laying this report because it is…20 May 2021HANSARDDissolution and Calling of Parliament BillToday, the Government will introduce the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill and, alongside this, will publish our response to the report of the Joint Committee on the…12 May 2021HANSARDPreventing Electoral Fraud: LegislationElectoral fraud is a crime that strikes at a core principle of our democracy—that everyone’s vote matters. In our current system, there is undeniable potential for electoral fraud…12 May 2021HANSARDLobbying of Government CommitteeI welcome the chance to contribute to this Opposition day debate. I am sure that you will appreciate, Mr Speaker, that it is appropriate and possible to do so virtually. First,…14 Apr 2021HANSARDLocal Government Elections and Referendums: Covid-19 IndemnityOn 5 February, the Government confirmed that the council, mayoral and police and crime commissioner elections scheduled for 6 May 2021 will be going ahead as planned, and…25 Mar 2021HANSARDLocal Elections: May 2021I am updating Parliament today on the progress being made to support delivery of the local polls on 6 May 2021 and to outline our expectations for the respective verification and…25 Mar 2021HANSARDCensus 2021: Covid-19The Office for National Statistics has assessed the census operation and made adjustments in the light of the pandemic to ensure the safety of the public and census staff.…25 Mar 2021HANSARDCensus 2021: Covid-19Considerable steps have been taken to ensure that that scenario does not come about. While I welcome the ONS’s intention for this to be principally a digital census, because that…25 Mar 2021HANSARDSafety of Local Elections: Covid-19On 5 February this year, the Government published a delivery plan outlining how the polls will be delivered in a covid-secure way. That is backed by a £32 million funding uplift…25 Mar 2021HANSARDSafety of Local Elections: Covid-19I can, and indeed, an update will be provided to the House today by written ministerial statement, which will give Members full details. The Electoral Commission has produced…25 Mar 2021HANSARDSafety of Local Elections: Covid-19I would encourage any such person to apply for a postal vote, which I will be using at this local election. Many people will prefer to do it that way, and that is absolutely fine,…25 Mar 2021HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) Act and Common Frameworks ReportI am today laying before Parliament a report, “The European Union (Withdrawal) Act and Common Frameworks: 26 September 2020 to 25 December 2020”. I am laying this report because…18 Mar 2021HANSARDTackling Intimidation in Public LifeI wish to update hon. Members on the steps that the Government are taking to tackle intimidation in public life. In July 2017, the then Prime Minister commissioned the Committee…09 Mar 2021HANSARDLocal ElectionsI am updating Parliament on the Government’s plans to proceed with the local elections on 6 May 2021 and the statutory instruments I am laying today on nominations. Safe and…08 Feb 2021HANSARDCensus 2021: England and WalesThe census for England and Wales is scheduled to take place on 21 March 2021. The census is delivered for the UK Government and the Welsh Government by the Office for National…03 Feb 2021HANSARDIndemnity for Returning Officers and Acting Returning Officers: UK Parliamentary ElectionsIt is necessary for the Cabinet Office to indemnify returning officers in England, Scotland and Wales against uninsured claims that arise out of the conduct of their duties in the…14 Jan 2021HANSARDIndemnity for Police Area Returning Officers and Local Returning Officers: 2021 Police and CrimeIt is necessary for the Cabinet Office to indemnify police area returning officers (PAROs) and local returning officers (LROs) in England and Wales against uninsured claims that…14 Jan 2021HANSARD Elections: May 2021I really welcome the hon. Lady’s question, because she clearly displays an important knowledge of what is ahead of us. I am looking at this particular area for the polls that are…13 Jan 2021