Written question asked by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Friday, 19 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 February 2010. It was answered by Lord Wills (Labour) on Friday, 26 February 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Political Parties: Finance

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what discussions he has had with Sir Hayden Phillips on the online publication of the background papers to his consideration of the funding of political parties.

Answer: On 21 October 2009, Sir Hayden Phillips wrote to the representatives of each of the political parties participating in the inter-party talks asking whether they would consent to the release and publication of the background papers and minutes from the inter-party talks on the funding of political parties. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor (Mr. Straw) has since responded to Sir Hayden in his capacity as Labour Party participant. Ministry of Justice officials have responded separately to Sir Hayden in respect of the background papers prepared by the Department. I understand that Sir Hayden is currently considering the parties' responses.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 506 c795W; 318346
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Political Parties: Finance
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Finance Political parties
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