Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 25690

Political Parties: Finance

Tabled: 22 January 2025
Answered: 30 January 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of foreign political donations made through membership of the Scottish electoral roll.

Answer

Rushanara Ali
Electoral law ensures that only those with legitimate ties to the UK can donate. This includes people of varying nationalities, who are entitled to vote at a UK election. The Scottish Government has responsibility for the franchise for elections to the Sc...
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