Parliamentary general electionsU.K.
3(1)This paragraph imposes limits in relation to a parliamentary general election.U.K.
(2)The limit applying to controlled expenditure which is incurred by or on behalf of a recognised third party in the relevant period in each of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is—
(a)in relation to England, £793,500;
(b)in relation to Scotland, £108,000;
(c)in relation to Wales, £60,000; and
(d)in relation to Northern Ireland, £27,000.
(3)For the purposes of this paragraph the relevant period is—
(a)(subject to paragraph (b)) the period of 365 days ending with the date of the poll for the election;
(b)where the election (“the election in question”) follows another parliamentary general election held less than 365 days previously, the period—
(i)beginning with the day after the date of the poll for the earlier election, and
(ii)ending with the date of the poll for the election in question.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 10 para. 3(2)(a)(b)(c)(d) amended (with application if the date of the poll for the next parliamentary general election after 29.1.2001 is before 16.2.2002) by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 5(4)
C2Sch. 10 para. 3(3)(a) amended (with application if the date of the poll for the next parliamentary general election after 29.1.2001 is before 16.2.2002) by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 5(2)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 10 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; Sch. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); Sch. 10 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)