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To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 21243, on Members’ Interest, if the Electoral Commission will make it their policy to ensure there is greater clarity and transparency on...
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 21243, on Members’ Interest, if the Electoral Commission will make it their policy to ensure there is greater clarity and transparency on...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026, to Question 20199, on Political Parties: Finance, whether her department has had any discussions with representatives of the House of Commons (a) on alignment of the House Commons Code of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026, to Question 20199, on Political Parties: Finance, whether her department has had any discussions with representatives of the House of Commons (a) on alignment of the House Commons Code of...
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce the measures recommended in the Ethics and Integrity Commission report Lobbying, Business Appointment Rules and Disclosure, published on 9 July.
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce the measures recommended in the Ethics and Integrity Commission report Lobbying, Business Appointment Rules and Disclosure, published on 9 July.
The Government recognises that more can be done on transparency around lobbying and is grateful to the Ethics and Integrity Commission for its thorough work. The Government will present its response to Parliament in due course.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Independent Adviser of Ministerial Standards cross-referencing interests relating to residential property ownership with areas subject to selective licensing designations when reviewing the List of Ministerial Interests.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Independent Adviser of Ministerial Standards cross-referencing interests relating to residential property ownership with areas subject to selective licensing designations when reviewing the List of Ministerial Interests.
There is an established process in place for the declaration and management of private interests held by ministers, as set out in the Ministerial Code. This process ensures that steps are taken to avoid or mitigate any actual or perceived conflicts of interest. Relevant interests are published in the List of Ministers’ Interests on a quarterly basis. Further information on the process for compiling the List of Ministers’ Interests can be found in Part B Chapter 3 of the Ministerial Code, as well as the List of Ministers’ Interests and the Independent Adviser’s Annual Report which can all be found on GOV UK
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I would like to apologise to the House for my failure to declare an interest when participating in a Westminster Hall debate on 22 June 2026, on the topic of pro-Israel influence on UK politics and democracy. When speaking in the debate,...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I would like to apologise to the House for my failure to declare an interest when participating in a Westminster Hall debate on 22 June 2026, on the topic of pro-Israel influence on UK politics and democracy. When speaking in the debate,...
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what the House of Commons' policy is on whether the name of an intermediary donor to a hon. Member is published on the House of Commons Register of Interests, where an agent channels a...
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what the House of Commons' policy is on whether the name of an intermediary donor to a hon. Member is published on the House of Commons Register of Interests, where an agent channels a...
The requirements for registering interests and information that has to be supplied is set out in Chapter 1 of the Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules.
The Commissioner has issued an Advice Note on the transparency of registrations in response to questions raised by Members of Parliament. That Advice Note can be accessed here: advice-note-2023.01.11-2---transparency-of-registration.pdf
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, pursuant to the answer of 16 July 2026, to Question 18054, on Members' Interests: Registration, whether the House of Commons has provided any guidance on whether donations or gifts to Members of Parliament that...
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, pursuant to the answer of 16 July 2026, to Question 18054, on Members' Interests: Registration, whether the House of Commons has provided any guidance on whether donations or gifts to Members of Parliament that...
The Electoral Commission provides authoritative advice on the permissibility of donors.
The following paragraphs of Chapter 1 of the Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules provide advice on the registration of interests received in the 12 months before a Members’ election and on the permissibility of donors.
1. Paragraph 5 of the Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament provides:
Members must fulfil conscientiously the requirements of the House in respect of the registration of interests in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. New Members must register all their current financial interests, and any registrable benefits (other than earnings) received in the 12 months before their election within one month of their election, and Members must register any change in those registrable interests within 28 days.
2. The House therefore requires new Members, within one month of their election, to register all their current financial interests, and any registrable benefits (other than earnings) received in the 12 months before their election. After that, Members are required to register within 28 days any change in those registrable interests. Such a change includes both the acquisition of a new interest and the ceasing of any registered interest, for example because an employment has ceased or because a holding has reduced in value or been sold.
Permissible donors
19. Members must not accept any donations, loans, security or other support valued at over £500 from impermissible donors. They must also report them to the Electoral Commission within 30 days of receipt. The following are permissible donors:
- an individual registered in a UK electoral register (or a bequest from such an individual);
- a UK registered company which is incorporated within the EU and carries on business in the UK;
- a Great Britain registered political party;
- a UK registered trade union;
- a UK registered building society;
- a UK registered limited liability partnership that carries on business in the UK;
- a UK registered friendly society;
- a UK based unincorporated association that carries on business or other activities in the UK.
20. In addition, certain trusts may be permissible as donors, but not as lenders or providers of security or credit. Local councils are not permissible donors or lenders.
23. Before accepting any benefit over £500 which would require registration in this category (including a credit facility or a loan which exceeds £500 in value), Members are required to satisfy themselves that it is from a permissible donor, and to notify the Electoral Commission within 30 days of any impermissible donations.
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, pursuant to the answer of 16 July 2026 to Question 18054 on Members’ Interests: Registration, whether the House of Commons has a policy on whether donations accepted by a hon. Member in the 12...
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, pursuant to the answer of 16 July 2026 to Question 18054 on Members’ Interests: Registration, whether the House of Commons has a policy on whether donations accepted by a hon. Member in the 12...
The requirement to register donations in the 12 months before they are elected is set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Chapter 1 of the Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules:
1. Paragraph 5 of the Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament provides:
Members must fulfil conscientiously the requirements of the House in respect of the registration of interests in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. New Members must register all their current financial interests, and any registrable benefits (other than earnings) received in the 12 months before their election within one month of their election, and Members must register any change in those registrable interests within 28 days.
2. The House therefore requires new Members, within one month of their election, to register all their current financial interests, and any registrable benefits (other than earnings) received in the 12 months before their election. After that, Members are required to register within 28 days any change in those registrable interests. Such a change includes both the acquisition of a new interest and the ceasing of any registered interest, for example because an employment has ceased or because a holding has reduced in value or been sold.
The rules on registering donations (Category 2) are set out in paragraphs 15 to 20 of Chapter 1.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what interests has the new Secretary of State declared in relation to (a) North Rock Capital Management, (b) Lighthouse Partners and (c) Ordinate One.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what interests has the new Secretary of State declared in relation to (a) North Rock Capital Management, (b) Lighthouse Partners and (c) Ordinate One.
The Secretary of State's interests have been declared in accordance with the process set out in the Ministerial Code.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the House of Commons Registrar will play any role in providing advice to Hon Members on the new due diligence requirements on political donations to Hon Members, and what consideration has been made of a ‘safe harbour’...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the House of Commons Registrar will play any role in providing advice to Hon Members on the new due diligence requirements on political donations to Hon Members, and what consideration has been made of a ‘safe harbour’...
It is important to distinguish between electoral law and the rules governing the conduct of Members of Parliament. As the independent regulator of elections in the UK, the Electoral Commission is responsible for assisting in compliance with electoral law, including the political finance framework, and provides guidance and support to those subject to it, including political parties, campaigners and candidates.
Separate parliamentary rules and standards, including those relating to Members' conduct and parliamentary proceedings, are the responsibility of the Houses of Parliament and its authorities. Neither the Government nor the Electoral Commission determine or provide authoritative guidance on parliamentary rules, just as parliamentary authorities do not regulate compliance with electoral law.
Further guidance will be produced by the Electoral Commission to support recipients of donations to adhere to the new donation requirements set out in the Representation of the People Bill. We consider this the most effective way to support compliance.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what is the planned timetable for publishing an updated (a) List of Ministerial Interests and (b) List of Ministerial Responsibilities.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what is the planned timetable for publishing an updated (a) List of Ministerial Interests and (b) List of Ministerial Responsibilities.
An updated List of Ministerial Responsibilities is still in production following the formation of government.
As set out in the Ministerial Code, a statement covering relevant ministers’ interests is published on a quarterly basis. The next List of Ministers’ Interests is due to be published in the Autumn.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, pursuant to the answer of 16 July 2026, to Question 18054, on Members’ Interests: Registration, what guidance has the Electoral Commission given on whether donations accepted by a Prospective Parliamentary Candidate in...
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, pursuant to the answer of 16 July 2026, to Question 18054, on Members’ Interests: Registration, what guidance has the Electoral Commission given on whether donations accepted by a Prospective Parliamentary Candidate in...
I refer the Hon. Gentleman to the answer given to Question 21248.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance has the Electoral Commission given on whether the registration of donations made to Parliamentary candidates prior to a Short Campaign.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance has the Electoral Commission given on whether the registration of donations made to Parliamentary candidates prior to a Short Campaign.
The Electoral Commission’s guidance for candidates and agents states that permissibility and reporting requirements apply only to donations received after the official date of candidacy. The earliest date of official candidacy is the day of the dissolution of Parliament (the start of the “short campaign”).
For incumbent MPs, separate permissibility and reporting requirements apply to donations towards their re-election campaign received prior to the official date of candidacy. These are reported to the Electoral Commission via the Register of Members’ Financial Interests.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what steps the Electoral Commission is taking to ensure that sponsorship donations listed on their registers on their website are accessible.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what steps the Electoral Commission is taking to ensure that sponsorship donations listed on their registers on their website are accessible.
The Commission adds explanatory notes on sponsorship when publishing updates to the register.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her Department's document entitled The Rycroft Review: HM Government response, published on 6 July 2026, whether the all donor declaration requirements will apply to donations to (a) hon. Members and (b) Peers; which public body...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her Department's document entitled The Rycroft Review: HM Government response, published on 6 July 2026, whether the all donor declaration requirements will apply to donations to (a) hon. Members and (b) Peers; which public body...
We announced in response to the Rycroft Review that we would introduce a donor declaration requirement for relevant donations in order to support the effective implementation of the Review's recommendations. The Government will bring forward further details in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the press release entitled Tough new rules to crackdown on foreign money in UK elections, of 6 July 2026, whether she consulted the (a) Standards Committee, (b) House of Commons Registrar and (c) Parliamentary Standards...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the press release entitled Tough new rules to crackdown on foreign money in UK elections, of 6 July 2026, whether she consulted the (a) Standards Committee, (b) House of Commons Registrar and (c) Parliamentary Standards...
There are a number of different regulated entities in UK politics that, when certain thresholds are met, have to a) ensure that donations come from permissible sources and b) disclose information about the donor (often to the Electoral Commission).
There are a number of different regulated entities in UK politics that, when certain thresholds are met, have to a) ensure that donations come from permissible sources and b) disclose information about the donor (often to the Electoral Commission).
The government has proposed further restrictions on MPs’ second jobs.
The government has proposed further restrictions on MPs’ second jobs.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what types of political donations and political gifts to Hon Members are reported (a) by the Electoral Commission on its registers, and not in the House of Commons Register of Members' Financial...
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what types of political donations and political gifts to Hon Members are reported (a) by the Electoral Commission on its registers, and not in the House of Commons Register of Members' Financial...
After their election, Hon. Members report all permissible political donations or gifts they accept to the House of Commons Register of Members’ Financial Interests (RMFI). The Commission identifies any donations it must publish from the information reported to the RMFI. Impermissible donations are reported directly to the Commission.
The Commission publishes donations to MPs only where they are made in connection with an MP’s political activities, either as an MP or as a party member, and where they exceed the relevant reporting threshold of £2,230, including aggregated donations from the same donor.
The Register of Members’ Financial Interests is broader in scope. It includes any financial interest held, or benefit received, by an MP that might reasonably be considered to influence their actions or statements as an MP.
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 provided to the (a) Parliamentary Standards Commissioner and (b) House of Commons Registrar on whether donations or gifts to Members of Parliament that they receive in...
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 provided to the (a) Parliamentary Standards Commissioner and (b) House of Commons Registrar on whether donations or gifts to Members of Parliament that they receive in...
The Commission has not provided guidance to either the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner or the House of Commons Registrar on this matter. The requirement for Members to disclose donations or gifts received in the 12 months before they are elected is in parliamentary rules, rather than electoral law.