Written questions

Political Parties: Finance

Lords · Question HL3699 · Tabled 19 Dec 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 7 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Rennard

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to use their powers under section 109 of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 to require donors to political parties to certify the original sources of donated funds, and whether they consider that

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 7 Jan 2025

Effective regulation of political finance is crucial for maintaining public trust in our electoral systems and combatting the threat of foreign interference in our democracy. The Government is committed to strengthening our democracy and upholding the int...