§ Mr. Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when the £150 election deposit was first introduced; what would be the relative purchasing value of this £150 today, taking the £1 as having a purchasing value of 20s. at that date; and whether he will increase the electoral deposit of £150 to coincide with present-day purchasing values.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerThe £150 deposit was first introduced in 1918, and legislation would be required to alter it. The relative purchasing value today would b0e about £325.