Select Committee · Scottish Affairs Committee

The financial regulation of political parties in Scotland

Status: Open Opened: 9 Sep 2026
Inquiry scopeAt its meeting on 9 September, the Committee agreed to inquire into the Electoral Commission's oversight of the funding and governance of political parties in Scotland, and the policies, processes and safeguards associated with the distribution of Short Money to political parties. Further information on the scope of this inquiry will be published in due course.