Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of foreign political donations made through membership of the Scottish electoral roll.

Electoral law ensures that only those with legitimate ties to the UK can donate. This includes people of varying nationalities, who are entitled to vote at a UK election. The Scottish Government has responsibility for the franchise for elections to the Scottish Parliament and local elections.

In line with our manifesto commitment, we are focused on addressing the risk of foreign interference coming from actors with no such legitimate links. Details of these proposals will be brought forward in due course.