Proceeding contribution from Nick Palmer (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

I am grateful to the Justice Secretary both for giving way so frequently and for his willingness to help in the effort to clean up our political system. It is surely an important principle that British politics should not be substantially funded from overseas. Does he agree that the Electoral Commission does not oppose the change, as is sometimes reported, but says simply that the House will need to consider the consequences carefully? That could be addressed by requiring, for instance, the donor to give a legally binding declaration.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 496 c66
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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