CSPL · The Funding of Political Parties in the United Kingdom

R5-49

October 1998

Response position and delivery status are recorded separately. Acceptance does not establish implementation.

Recommendation

On the assumption that a national spending limit is in place for the next general election, the limit for parties that contest more than 600 seats at that election should be set at £20 million. That limit should then be index-linked. It should not be varied in future except on the recommendation of the Election Commission.

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