I hope that the House forgives me, but at the moment I am struggling to understand the rationale for the amendment. The Secretary of State has provided no justification for it. If someone is entitled to vote in a general election, what is the rational connection between participation in the tax system—someone might be abroad for a few years, working as an expatriate—and not being allowed to donate? If the Secretary of State would address that fundamental issue, I am sure that the House would be grateful.
Political Parties and Elections Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Geoffrey Cox
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 July 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Political Parties and Elections Bill.
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