Proceeding contribution from Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 6 May 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Political Parties and Elections Bill.

Political Parties and Elections Bill

Let us take, for instance, a constituency where a Conservative Member of Parliament has £90,000 in allowances and a £10,000 communications allowance, the Labour candidate has a few thousand pounds and the Liberal Democrat candidate has even less. What will happen in those seats? Is that a level playing field? If the noble Lord is considering level playing fields, how will we make up this money? How can we have a level playing field while there is that inequality?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 710 c237GC
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Data protection Candidates Campaigns Finance Elections Electoral register European Parliament Northern Ireland Political parties Proof of identity Overseas residence Voting rights Overseas workers
Legislation: Political Parties and Elections Bill 2007-08 to 2008-09
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Political Parties and Elections Bill

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