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 Wednesday, 9 July 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Political Parties: Finance

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice over what period of time he plans to consult further with political parties on legislative or regulatory changes, further to the recommendations of the party finance and expenditure White Paper.

Answer: Our proposals for reform are largely based on recommendations from the review of the funding of political parties by Sir Hayden Phillips, and the subsequent inter-party talks he conducted. The review conducted wide-ranging consultation with both political parties and the wider public. Since the talks ended my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor (Mr. Straw) and I have continued discussions with interested parties.As my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor (Mr. Straw) said on 16 June 2008, Official Report, columns 691-704, we intend to introduce a Bill taking forward these proposals prior to summer recess. This will ensure that there will be opportunity for scrutiny and discussion of the Bill prior to its formal consideration in Parliament.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 215326; 478 c1621W
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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