Proceeding contribution from Jack Straw (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

That is like suggesting that unless one is domiciled, resident, ordinarily resident and registered to vote in Blackburn, it is not possible—[Interruption.] Hang on, it is exactly the same—[Interruption.] The hon. Member for Ribble Valley (Mr. Evans) mentions his constituency. In fact, I do get donations from Ribble Valley, because that is where the people who have done really well move to. They cannot buy houses expensive enough in my constituency, but they carry on wishing to support me, and I am very happy to take their support, including their money.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 496 c62
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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