Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 4 March 2026.
Luke Taylor
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (London)
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has had recent discussions with Royal Mail on the timely delivery of postal votes for the May 2026 local elections.
Samantha Dixon
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Officials in the Ministry of Housing and Communities and Local Government meet regularly with the Royal Mail to discuss matters relating to elections including capacity, capability and contingency planning.
As part of the usual engagement ahead of the significant electoral events, Ministers and senior government officials have met with the Chief Executive and other senior representatives from Royal Mail and it is intended to do so again ahead of the May elections.
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