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

But does my noble friend not accept that, under the new arrangements, it will be possible for someone to describe themselves as the candidate for Parliament for a particular party within a month of a general election and then spend £100,000 per annum in that constituency with a view to winning the seat at the next general election for the first 55 months or up to the point of dissolution, if that comes earlier? It is absolutely outrageous for a Labour Government to allow that to happen.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 710 c240-1GC
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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