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Proceeding contribution from John McDonnell (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Political Parties, Elections and Referendums.


Political Parties, Elections and Referendums

I come back to the fact that this statement in effect sets priorities for the commission, and that has not only operational consequences but budgetary consequences. What are the consequences for the commission if, like me, it thinks the Government’s statement is daft and completely ignores it?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
744 c906 
Session
2023-24
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Accountability Democracy Fraud Elections Electoral Commission Political impartiality Election offences
Legislation
Elections Act 2022
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk