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Proceeding contribution from Gavin Strang (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 20 October 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Political Parties and Elections Bill.

Political Parties and Elections Bill

I am grateful, Mr. Deputy Speaker, for your guidance. The hon. Member for Birmingham, Yardley (John Hemming) makes a valid point. I shall pick up another point, to be as fair and transparent as we can on these matters. The right hon. Member for Horsham referred to a greater number of union members being affiliated than were levy payers in the union. That did occur in the past. There is probably a substantial consensus in the trade union movement that unions should not affiliate to the Labour party on the basis of more members than they have.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
481 c68 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Constituencies Candidates Absent voting Allowances Committee on Standards in Public Life Fraud Finance Elections Donors Expenditure Electoral Commission Electoral register Gifts and endowments Powers of entry Powers Public appointments Members Political parties Political activities Overseas residence Standards Voting methods Regulation Trade unions Official gifts Stop notices
Legislation
Political Parties and Elections Bill 2007-08 to 2008-09
Link
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