Variation of limits on candidate election expenses2

1

The 1983 Act is amended as follows.

2

In section 76 (limitation of election expenses)3, in subsection (2)—

a

in paragraph (a)(i)—

i

for “£8,700” substitute “£11,390”;

ii

for “9p” substitute “12p”;

b

in paragraph (a)(ii)—

i

for “£8,700” substitute “£11,390”;

ii

for “6p” substitute “8p”;

c

in paragraph (aa), for “£100,000” substitute “£180,050”;

d

in paragraph (b)(ib)—

i

for “£806” substitute “£960”;

ii

for “7p” substitute “8p”.

3

In section 76ZA (limitation of pre-candidacy election expenses for certain general elections)4, in subsection (2)—

a

in paragraph (a)—

i

for “£30,700” substitute “£40,220”;

ii

for “9p” substitute “12p”;

b

in paragraph (b)—

i

for “£30,700” substitute “£40,220”;

ii

for “6p” substitute “8p”.