The Representation of the People (Variation of Limits of Candidates’ Election Expenses) Order 2014

Variation of pre-candidacy election expenses for certain general elections

6.—(1) In section 76ZA(2)(a) of the 1983 Act(1) (maximum permitted amount for pre-candidacy expenses at a parliamentary general election in a county constituency)—

(a) for “£25,000” substitute “£30,700”, and

(b) for “7p” substitute “9p”.

(2) In section 76ZA(2)(b) of the 1983 Act (maximum permitted amount for pre-candidacy expenses at a parliamentary general election in a borough constituency)—

(a) for “£25,000” substitute “£30,700”, and

(b) for “5p” substitute “6p”.

(1)

Section 76ZA was inserted by section 21(1) of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c.12). There are other amendments not relevant to this Order. The reference in section 76ZA(2) to a borough constituency has effect, in its application to Scotland, as a reference to a burgh constituency by virtue of section 204(2) of the 1983 Act.