Written Question·Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission·UIN 37582

Political Parties: Fines

Tabled: 12 March 2025
Answered: 17 March 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Electoral Commission issues fines to political parties that narrowly miss a reporting deadline.

Answer

Sir Jeremy Wright
The Electoral Commission takes enforcement action, including using investigatory powers and sanctions, where it is satisfied that it is necessary and proportionate to do so. Where it is satisfied it can resolve a matter without enforcement action, it will...
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