HL Deb 28 May 2002 vol 635 c141WA
Lord Greaves

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, in the interests of integrity of the ballot, they intend to review the proxy voting legislation with a view to reverting to the rule that proxy votes are only permitted for electors who are not likely to be within the United Kingdom on polling day. [HL4508]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

As part of its review of absent voting, the Electoral Commission intends to examine the use of proxy voting and make proposals about its future. The review aims to report before the end of the year and we will consider any recommendations carefully.