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HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesI absolutely agree with the noble Lord—and not for the first time. It is important that people are not only able to donate to a political party if it meets their values,…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesWe are introducing tougher rules on political donations to protect UK elections. The limits have changed because circumstances change. That is an important part of the system. We…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesWith any donations, it is for those receiving them to make sure they are clear about where those donations come from and what they are for. There are investigations currently…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesIt would be a very strange Bill that came before this House without any amendments, in my experience. However, we have endeavoured to structure the Bill to deal with many of the…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesI do not want to comment on such donations, particularly from the President of the United States’s family. However, we are taking immediate steps to implement Philip Rycroft’s…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesIt is important that any money spent from the public purse is spent in a way that commands the confidence of the public. It is critical that processes are in place to monitor that…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesThe allocation of Short money is beyond my ministerial brief, but all parties must think when they are in government about the proposals around Short money.01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesAs the noble Baroness will probably be more aware than I am, donations from Ireland are permitted in some circumstances. I will take back the issue she raised. It is important…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesMy Lords, foreign interference is a threat to our democracy. That is why we are currently legislating to tighten the rules on who can make political donations and strengthening…01 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to open this Second Reading on the Social Housing Bill. I look forward to listening carefully to noble Lords’ contributions from across…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesMy understanding is that there was extensive consultation with political parties during the course of the drawing up of the Bill. The Bill is being debated in Parliament now, and…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesThat is exactly what the Representation of the People Bill will attempt to do; it will make sure that we are clear about how donations to political parties should work. We will…01 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I am most grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to this very thoughtful and constructive debate. As ever, there has been an incredibly wide range of…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesI have said to my noble friend before that I do not always share his conspiracy-theory approach to life. However, the new legislation will introduce “know your donor” schemes,…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesAs the noble Lord indicated, this is a complex area, but we must endeavour to make sure that, as we pass the legislation, we close loopholes that allow donations that are not…01 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]That the bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House, and that it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House that they consider the bill in the following order:…01 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a second time.01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesWe are still assessing the Rycroft review, which comments extensively on the evolving threat posed by political interference to British democracy. We will publish a full response…01 Jun 2026HANSARDProvision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 9 and 16 March be approved. Relevant document: 57th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee, Session 20 24 -…20 May 2026HANSARDLocal Government Pension FundThe Fit for the Future reforms do not seek to undermine the fiduciary duty of local pension funds in any way. The responsibility to set investment strategies—the key driver of…18 May 2026