Written question asked by Lord Tyrie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 June 2008. It was answered by Bridget Prentice (Labour) on Monday, 7 July 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Political Parties: Finance

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice (1) further to the publication of the party finance and expenditure White Paper, what his anticipated timetable is for the consultation by the Electoral Commission on the new trigger rules guidance;

Answer: Publication of the White Paper was intended to encourage discussion and comment on the future of party funding regulation and the specific proposals for legislation. Legislative proposals will be put before this House shortly. The Ministry of Justice does not propose consultation on the matters likely to constitute 'electoral purposes' in the new regime. The Electoral Commission will be charged with publishing guidance. Any consultation that the Electoral Commission may wish to conduct before publishing guidance on this, or any other, topic is a matter for the Commission to decide.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 215323; 478 c1309W
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Party finance and expenditure in the United Kingdom: the government's proposals.
Monday, 16 June 2008
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects: Finance Political parties
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