Elections (Candidates’ Expenditure and Nominations) Bill [HL] 2019-21


make provision about election expenditure by candidates and political parties and about nominations as a parliamentary candidate; to abolish deposits; to confer powers on the Electoral Commission; and for connected purposes.

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

What is this Bill?

The Elections (Candidates’ Expenditure and Nominations) was a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Lord Tyler.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2019-21 Session.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Lord Tyler), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.

So is this going to become a law?

No. This Bill did not complete it's passage before the Session completed and is no longer before Parliament. However, it may have been re-introduced under a similar name in a subsequent Session.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

Sponsor: Lord Tyler

Official Bill Page

Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill

Last Event: Thursday 30th January 2020 - 1st reading (Lords)

Bill Progession through Parliament

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30/01/2020