Proceeding contribution from Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) 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
Frankly, it is very hard to see how it is an abuse for candidates to raise money to fight their campaigns. Why is that any more of an abuse than the hon. Gentleman and his colleagues raising large amounts of money from the trade unions in a way that is much less transparent?
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- Proceeding contribution
- Reference
- 487 c1223;487 c1221
- 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
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