SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Control of donations to accredited campaigners

PART 1Introduction and interpretation

Power to alter certain financial limits

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1

The Minister may by regulations amend any of the following provisions so as to substitute a different amount for the amount for the time being mentioned in the provision—

a

paragraph 4(1)(a)(i) or (ii) (amount at or below which donation is to be disregarded);

b

paragraph 12(2) (amount above which donations made on behalf of other persons are treated as separate donations).

2

Before making regulations under this paragraph the Minister must consult the Electoral Commission.

3

Regulations under this paragraph are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.

4

Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) do not apply where the Minister considers that the substitution is expedient in consequence of changes in the value of money.