Proceeding contribution from David Drew (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 July 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Political Parties and Elections Bill.

Political Parties and Elections Bill

One of the things about which some of us on the Labour Benches feel strongest is the allegation that there has been no debate on these substantial and substantive issues. It is true that we did not have a debate about them in this place, much to the sadness of some of us on the Back Benches, but there has been forthright debate led by my hon. Friend the Member for Pendle (Mr. Prentice) about what many of us who believe in democracy want to do—outlaw those from abroad who wish to buy elections. That is why we thoroughly welcome the Government's change of heart.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 496 c59
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Disclosure of information Data protection Databases Devolved matters Armed forces Fraud Finance Elections Juries Donors Electoral Commission Electoral register European Parliament Domicil National insurance Public appointments Political parties Proof of identity Standards Scotland Registration Coordinated online record of electors
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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