Political Parties and Elections Bill

Part of Orders of the Day – in the House of Commons at 5:16 pm on 20 October 2008.

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Photo of John Hemming John Hemming Liberal Democrat, Birmingham, Yardley 5:16, 20 October 2008

The provision rests fairly and squarely on the balance of power between incumbency and otherwise. Does the right hon. Gentleman share my concern that if it comes into law any Member who has issued an annual report paid for by the communications allowance will find that they have automatically exceeded the limit come the general election?