Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 15
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Significant pressures and concerns impact electoral administrators and election readiness
Conclusion
We are aware of a range of concerns regarding the pressures placed on electoral administrators. In particular, we note the anxieties raised around recruiting and retaining staff, and securing suitable locations for polling stations and counts. We are also aware of concerns around implementation of new measures and technologies, as well as more routine but vital issues such as the stocks of appropriate paper and the readiness and availability of suppliers. Finally, concerns have been raised about the timeline of elections, and in particular general elections. (Conclusion, Paragraph 70)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 October 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗