Proceeding contribution from Jack Straw (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 16 June 2008. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Political Parties (Funding and Expenditure).

Political Parties (Funding and Expenditure)

I share the hon. Gentleman's disappointment. He was party to the talks, and he represented his party very effectively. The right hon. Member for Horsham (Mr. Maude) also represented his party very well, but his script was changed sometime in the summer of 2007. It is disappointing, but we can make progress, if there is broad agreement across the Chamber on spending controls, which is what we are proposing. Everybody, apart from one or two flat-earthers, recognises that the rise in spending is the driver for all the other problems.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 477 c700
Session: 2007-08
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Candidates Finance Elections Donors Expenditure Electoral Commission Powers Public appointments Political parties Regulation Funding of Political Parties Review
Legislation: Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000
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Political Parties (Funding and Expenditure)

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