Speeches & Questions - Fleur Anderson MP

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Commons debates

Better insulation of homes is essential for cutting rising fuel bills and emissions. Does the Secretary of State agree that it was a mistake to cut the green homes grant earlier this year, and...

Topical Questions

Fleur Anderson made a speech in the House of Commons

I thank the Minister for that, and I will be following it up with him. The latest allegations about the Home Secretary’s secret meeting with British Airways, a billionaire Tory donor and...

Topical Questions

Fleur Anderson made a speech in the House of Commons

I, too, congratulate you, Mr Speaker, on your chairing of the G7 Speakers conference and welcome the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and the team to their places. The next pandemic or major...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I would say that the whole Bill is ideological, so it is ridiculous just to take one part of it. It is ideological from start to finish, and especially in these provisions on voter ID. We must...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

When secondary legislation is developed, which will probably cover this matter, perhaps we can see what the evidence base is. We can then look at different potential contracts and what the costs...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I thank the hon. Member for his intervention. Given recent examples, I just do not think we can trust this to external contracts. Why not build the best into our system? Why not learn from...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I thank the hon. Member for his intervention. Trust in outsourcing has recently been shaken among the electorate and constituents. Building it into the Bill would be a mistake. The voter ID card...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I beg to move amendment 43, in schedule 1, page 66, line 5, at end insert— “13BF Prohibition of outsourcing of administration and production of electoral identity...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I am disappointed that the Government will not support the amendment. I hope to see it resurface in secondary legislation and to see at least 15 years as the length of time. First we need to see...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

Thank you very much, Sir Edward, and I thank the hon. Member for Darlington for his memorable intervention—I certainly remembered it—on whether we should match 10-year passports, and...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

With our amendments, the Opposition are trying to mitigate the worst impact of having a voter ID. Frequently having to re-apply for a voter ID card will have a disproportionately bad impact,...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

For many trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people, the photograph, name and/or gender marker on their legal documents may not reflect their appearance or gender identity, which goes...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

In Northern Ireland, people can take an expired form of photo ID and it will still count, so there is no limit there. A limit of 15 years does not apply in Northern Ireland, so perhaps a longer...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

Some of us will change more than others. A balance needs to be found between renewing too frequently, which could be a barrier to voting, and recognising that people’s appearance changes...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

Amendment 32 looks at the detail of how long an election ID card would be valid, which is important to know. Obviously, this will be coming out in secondary legislation, but it is important to...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I beg to move amendment 32, in schedule, page 64, line 27, at end insert “though that period may not be less than 15 years from the day on which it is issued.”...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I was as surprised as the witnesses from Peterborough and Birmingham councils when the chief electoral officer from Northern Ireland said that she needed 70 additional staff during the election...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

That is an important point. I absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman, and that is why I said that it must be delivered by the Electoral Commission in conjunction with local authorities. Local...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

Thank you very much, Sir Edward, and I welcome the Minister to her place. Every vote clearly counts, and I think we can all agree on that. For example, in the Derby City Council election earlier...

Schedule 1 - Voter identification

Fleur Anderson made a speech in a committee scrutinising a proposed law

I beg to move amendment 24, in schedule 1, page 63, line 2, leave out from “the” to end of line 22 and insert “Electoral Commission.” This amendment would make the...