My Lords, I understand where the noble Baroness is on this. I think one has to distinguish national elections from local elections, and the rules do so in respect of the various categories of individuals who live in this country. To answer her question directly: the Government have looked at this issue and we do not believe that a change is warranted. As I say, we do not deny the vote to those who happen not to be earning. Equally, we do not grant the vote, in general elections, to foreign nationals who happen to pay council tax. I think there are good reasons for that.
Elections Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Earl Howe
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 28 March 2022.
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and
Debate on bills on Elections Bill.
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