Proceeding contribution from Geoffrey Cox (Conservative) 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 hope that the House forgives me, but at the moment I am struggling to understand the rationale for the amendment. The Secretary of State has provided no justification for it. If someone is entitled to vote in a general election, what is the rational connection between participation in the tax system—someone might be abroad for a few years, working as an expatriate—and not being allowed to donate? If the Secretary of State would address that fundamental issue, I am sure that the House would be grateful.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 496 c67
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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