Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 October 1996. It was answered by Tom Sackville (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 October 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What restrictions are imposed by each member state of the EU on donations to political parties from foreign sources ineligible to vote in their elections.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what restrictions are imposed by each member state of the EU on donations to political parties from foreign sources ineligible to vote in their elections. [896] Mr. Sackville: Information on the practice in other member states of the European Union with regard to donations of this kind is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost. In the United Kingdom, there are no restrictions on political parties receiving such donations, but each of the major political parties has adopted a voluntary code of practice which prohibits acceptance of donations from foreign Governments or rulers.

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