Political Parties and Elections Bill

My Lords, does not the increase from £200 to £500 represent an increase way above the current rate of inflation? Why is that?

Secondary information

Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 709 c247
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Disclosure of information Candidates Absent voting Fraud Finance Elections Donors Expenditure Electoral Commission Electoral register Increases Political parties Proof of identity Voluntary organisations Security Trade unions Tax allowances
Legislation: Political Parties and Elections Bill 2007-08 to 2008-09
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk