Oral Question·Women and Equalities
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 16 September 2021Answered: 22 September 2021
Asked by
Layla Moran
Liberal Democrat — Oxford West and Abingdon
Answering Minister
the Minister for Women and Equalities
Answer from Hansard
Sir Jeremy Wright (Kenilworth and Southam)
There are high levels of compliance with the UK’s political donation laws. The Electoral Commission currently has a range of powers to investigate and sanction suspected breaches of the law, but it has recommended making its enforcement powers more effective. It has also recommended increasing the maximum fine for breaches of the law from £20,000 to £500,000, which would ensure that the prospect of a fine acts as a more proportionate and credible deterrent.