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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 further to the publication of the party finance and expenditure White Paper, whether the proposed new trigger rules will apply to (a) sitting councillors and (b) councillor candidates.
Answer

Changes to the rules on triggering will be included in a forthcoming Bill. The new rules will not apply to councillors or councillor candidates.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
215330; 478 c1310W
Session
2007-08
Related items
Subjects
Finance Political parties
Link
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