Skip to main content

Written question asked by Paul Holmes (Conservative) on Monday, 9 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. It was answered by Jeremy Wright (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 on behalf of the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission.


Political Parties: Finance

Question

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission has issued on declaring corporate sponsorship to Members’ Associations.

Answer

The Electoral Commission’s guidance sets out that sponsorship of events, publications, or research must be treated as a donation and the same permissibility checks apply. A members’ association must report donations (including sponsorship) when the amount from one source exceeds £11,180.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
118895
Session
2024-26
Related items
Political Parties: Finance
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Finance Electoral Commission Political parties Sponsorship
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk