HL Deb 06 April 2004 vol 659 c225WA
Lord Harrison

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Rooker on 7 November 2002 (WA 131), whether they agree with the view of the Electoral Commission that a citizen registered to vote in two different local authorities may vote in both authorities on the same day. [HL2163]

The Minister of State, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (Lord Rooker)

The Government is aware of the Electoral Commission's view that it is legal to vote in elections for two different local councils and this is under consideration.