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Business of the House

May we have an urgent debate on matters that are before the Electoral Commission? There is concern that some issues of significant public interest—such as the activities of people such as Lord Ashcroft in trying to influence the general election, and the illegal use of foreign money to finance political parties—might not be reported on until after the general election. A debate would give us an opportunity to stress to the Electoral Commission that these matters are in the public interest and should be reported on before the general election.