Select Committee · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Government preparations and contingency planning for local elections in May 2021
Status: Closed
Opened: 2 Feb 2021
Closed: 26 Apr 2021
One-off session to enable effective scrutiny of the Government’s expected forthcoming guidance on holding safe and fair elections under Covid-19 restrictions, and any contingency measures or legislation the Government deems necessary and proportionate.
Oral evidence sessions
| Date | Witnesses | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2021 | Ailsa Irvine · Electoral Commission, Cllr James Jamieson · Local Government Association, Peter Stanyon · Association of Electoral Administrators | View ↗ |
Who gave evidence
| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Ailsa Irvine · Director of Electoral Administration and Guidance | Electoral Commission | 1 |
| Cllr James Jamieson · Chair | Local Government Association | 1 |
| Peter Stanyon · Chief Executive | Association of Electoral Administrators | 1 |
Correspondence
| Date | Direction | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2021 | To cttee | Letter from Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association o… |