Funding of Poliitical Parties: White Paper

HL Deb 18 November 1999 vol 607 cc1-2WA

Baroness Goudie

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many replies were received in response to the White Paper on the funding of political parties in the United Kingdom. [HL24]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

The Home Office has received 36 written responses to the White Paper on the funding of political parties in the United Kingdom. Of those, only two have asked to remain confidential. Copies of the rest have been placed in the Library.

We are giving careful consideration to the issues raised by respondents and will take them fully into account in the preparation of a Bill for introduction in Parliament.