HC Deb 21 February 2000 vol 344 c809W
Mrs. Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assessment he has made of the impact of EU legislation on the free movement of capital on the provisions of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Bill relating to donations to political parties for individuals and unincorporated bodies. [110286]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

[holding answer 15 February 2000]: The Government believe that the controls on donations set out in the Bill are compatible with our European Union treaty obligations.