Party Finance And Expenditure In The United Kingdom
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Party Finance And Expenditure In The United Kingdom
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Author : Great Britain. Ministry of Justice
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2008
Party Finance And Expenditure In The United Kingdom written by Great Britain. Ministry of Justice and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Political Science categories.
This paper presents the Government's proposals on party funding, which follow the broad approach outlined by Sir Hayden Phillips in his report "Strengthening democracy: fair and sustainable funding of political parties" (2007, ISBN 9780108507113). It also takes account of the Constitutional Affairs Committee report "Party funding: first report of session 2006-07" (HC 163-I, ISBN 9780215031853) and the Committee on Standards in Public Life's (CSPL) "Review of the Electoral Commission" (Cm. 7006, ISBN 9780101700627). The Government proposes: to clarify the Electoral Commission's role as an effective regulator of party funding and campaign expenditure; to provide it with a widened range of sanctions and investigatory powers and to change the various bars and rules on the appointment of Commissioners and recruitment of staff if they have recently been involved in political activity; to increase the number of Commissioners to ten. The Government also agrees with the CSPL recommendation that responsibility for setting electoral boundaries should be removed from the Commission and the Boundary Committee for England should become an independent body. It is widely agreed that perceived 'excessive' spending by political parties is a cause of public concern, and the Government will update and broaden the definition of campaign spending, and aim for the agreement of all parties based on Sir Hayden's package of proposals for comprehensive spending limits. The paper also reviews the case for a donation cap and public funding of political parties. A cap of £50,000 had been suggested by Sir Hayden, but the Government believes a lower limit would be appropriate. Greater transparency on donations is essential. On public funding, the Government acknowledges the wide differences of opinion on how best to achieve reform, and does not intend to legislate until some consensus is reached with all parties.
The Funding Of Political Parties In Britain
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Author : Keith D. Ewing
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1987-05-21
The Funding Of Political Parties In Britain written by Keith D. Ewing and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987-05-21 with Political Science categories.
This study of the way in which political parties are funded examines in detail the corporate funding of the Conservative Party and trade union funding of the Labour Party. In so doing the author considers the legal implications of this activity. The election expenditures of the parties come under scrutiny, as does the role of the state in contributing to their financial well-being. The concluding chapters consider arguments for more extensive public funding of the political parties - as proposed by both the Houghton Committee in 1976 and the Hansard Society in 1981. In considering this issue the author draws heavily on Swedish experience, and throughout the book reference is made, where appropriate, to developments in other jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada and West Germany. This important subject is addressed from a legal perspective, though the book is written in a clear and forthright style accessible to lawyers and non-lawyers alike.
The Growth Of Public Expenditure In The United Kingdom
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Author : Alan T. Peacock
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1967
The Growth Of Public Expenditure In The United Kingdom written by Alan T. Peacock and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with Business & Economics categories.
British Political Finance 1830 1980
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Author : Michael Pinto-Duschinsky
language : en
Publisher: American Enterprise Institute Press
Release Date : 1981
British Political Finance 1830 1980 written by Michael Pinto-Duschinsky and has been published by American Enterprise Institute Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Campaign funds categories.
Party Funding
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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Constitutional Affairs Committee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-12-19
Party Funding written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Constitutional Affairs Committee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-19 with Political Science categories.
Political parties are key institutions in any system of representative democracy but the Committee finds that the present system of party financing in the UK is unstable. The report outlines the case for their renewal as a vehicle for the promotion of democratic engagement, including the strengthening of the Electoral Commission and the development of a robust regulatory framework as a starting point for a new funding regime. It also considers the arguments in favour and against caps on expenditure, caps on income and the extension of state funding. Findings include that a package of proposals is required: to contain the growth of and, where possible, reduce the amount of money in the system; to eradicate the possibility of buying political influence; and to guarantee an appropriate level of funding to enable political parties to function. It argues that an increase in state funding for political parties should only follow an agreed and comprehensive framework for the limitation of expenditure and donations. It recommends that any proposed extension of state funding in the UK should seek to achieve consensus amongst the political parties; encourage broad public acceptance of any scheme and support transparent and robust regulatory arrangements. It should be workable, focused towards the local level and should be based on the principle that the main purpose of political parties is to be a vehicle for public activism and engagement. As it would be unrealistic to expect the parties to complete the changes immediately, the Committee recommends a transition period to enable parties to adjust and minimise the scope for a financial disadvantage.
The Growth Of Public Expenditure In The United Kingdom
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Author : ALAN. PEACOCK
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2024-09-02
The Growth Of Public Expenditure In The United Kingdom written by ALAN. PEACOCK and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-02 with Business & Economics categories.
Originally published in 1961, this book became widely used as a textbook, as an important source of primary data on British government expenditure statistics and as the point of departure for further empirical and analytical studies of the behaviour of governments. The book was recognised as one of the formative influences in the development of a positive theory of government expenditure which sought to explain the size and structure of the system of public finance rather than justify it.
Political Party Finance
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Author : Committee on Standards in Public Life
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2011-11-22
Political Party Finance written by Committee on Standards in Public Life and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-22 with Political Science categories.
The Committee on Standards in Public Life spent a year looking at party political finance. The majority report believes that the only safe way to remove big money from party funding is to put a cap on donations from all sources, individuals and organisations, of £10,000 in any one year. Trade union affiliation fees could be regarded as a collection of individual donations providing the members individually opt-in to the fee. The cap would have a significant impact on the income of the major parties, and would inevitably require a compensating increase in support for parties from public funds. The public funding should depend on the number of votes secured in the previous election, at the rate of £3.00 a vote in Westminster elections and £1.50 a vote in devolved and European elections. This proposal would result in an annual support amount of some £23 million, equivalent to about 50p per elector per year. Income tax relief, similar to Gift Aid, should be available on donations of up to £1000 and on membership fees to political parties. Another main recommendation, among the 24 in the report, is that the existing limits on campaign spending in the period before an election should be cut by the order of 15 per cent. The proposals will create challenges for the Electoral Commission, and the Committee suggests the recommendations are implemented in time for the start of the next Parliament in 2015. Two members representing political parties dissented from some of the recommendations.
Policy Dynamics
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Author : Frank R. Baumgartner
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2002-06-15
Policy Dynamics written by Frank R. Baumgartner and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-06-15 with History categories.
While governmental policies and institutions may remain more or less the same for years, they can also change suddenly and unpredictably in response to new political agendas and crises. What causes stability or change in the political system? What role do political institutions play in this process? To investigate these questions, Policy Dynamics draws on the most extensive data set yet compiled for public policy issues in the United States. Spanning the past half-century, these data make it possible to trace policies and legislation, public and media attention to them, and governmental decisions over time and across institutions. Some chapters analyze particular policy areas, such as health care, national security, and immigration, while others focus on institutional questions such as congressional procedures and agendas and the differing responses by Congress and the Supreme Court to new issues. Policy Dynamics presents a radical vision of how the federal government evolves in response to new challenges-and the research tools that others may use to critique or extend that vision.
Managing Public Money
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Author : Great Britain. Treasury
language : en
Publisher: Stationery Office Books (TSO)
Release Date : 2007
Managing Public Money written by Great Britain. Treasury and has been published by Stationery Office Books (TSO) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Finance, Public categories.
Dated October 2007. The publication is effective from October 2007, when it replaces "Government accounting". Annexes to this document may be viewed at www.hm-treasury.gov.uk
Handbook Of Political Party Funding
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Author : Jonathan Mendilow
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2018-01-26
Handbook Of Political Party Funding written by Jonathan Mendilow and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-26 with Political Science categories.
Scrutinizing a relatively new field of study, the Handbook of Political Party Funding assesses the basic assumptions underlying the research, presenting an unequalled variety of case studies from diverse political finance systems.