Returning Officers have six months in which to submit an account of spending on a poll funded from the Consolidated Fund.

The selection of elected representatives for Parliament is regarded as requiring the highest possible level of integrity.

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.

Sir Eric Pickles’ review of Electoral Fraud, published in August 2016, recommended introducing an attestation requirement for postal vote

We consider that the current arrangements, whereby local authorities are responsible for designating polling places and carrying out revi

Guidance on the roles and responsibilities of tellers is already produced by the Electoral Commission.

The Cabinet Office does not hold any information about the number of fixed penalty notices issued relating to electoral registration.

Combining polls can bring benefits in terms of enhancing voter participation and reducing cost.

The Government recognises that the existing requirements in relation to the publication or otherwise of candidates’ home addresses vary a

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply.