Proceeding contribution from Lord Mann (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 appreciate that the unions split from the Liberal party in 1906, which is some time back, but the 1984 law, as amended, is quite precise about the audit trail. Indeed, there is a bureaucracy, paid for by the taxpayer, to oversee it. The certification officer is backed by statute. The position in this country is unique, in that the law dictates how political involvement should take place, thereby creating that precise audit trail.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 481 c76
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
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Political Parties and Elections Bill

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