HC Deb 28 February 1980 vol 979 c672W
25. Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many representations he has received in the past 12 months concerning the need for an increase in the deposit payable by parliamentary candidates.

Mr. Brittan

Since taking office we have received about a dozen representations from members of the public and others advocating an increase in the deposit.