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Proceeding contribution from Bob Spink (Independent (affiliation)) in the House of Commons on Monday, 9 February 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Political Parties and Elections Bill.

Political Parties and Elections Bill

I congratulate the parliamentary draftsmen on how they have tackled this complex area, and I am delighted that this is not necessarily the final word on the issue. The Minister will agree that elections in this country have often been held six months before the final date at which an election must be called; that is the aim of any Prime Minister and generally the sensible thing to do. Why can the restricted period not be longer than the five months? If it were a 10-month period, it would take account of the real period during which candidates would be expected to start to push, particularly in marginal seats?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
487 c1219;487 c1217 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Appeals Candidates Allowances County courts Committee on Standards in Public Life Finance Elections Donors Expenditure Electoral Commission Fines Powers of entry Police Pay Powers Public appointments Members Political parties Standards Right of search High Court
Legislation
Political Parties and Elections Bill 2007-08 to 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk