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

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment have they made of the merits or otherwise of a cap on political donations from domestically based (1) electors, (2) companies, and (3) trade unions; and what plans they have to introduce such a policy.

The Government recognises concerns about the role of very large donations in politics and the importance of maintaining public confidence in the democratic process.

The Representation of the People Bill focuses on addressing the most immediate risks to the integrity of UK democracy, including foreign influence, overseas donations and cryptoassets.

Alongside these reforms, we are establishing a cross-government task and finish team to consider the issues threatening UK democracy, including political funding, illegitimate influence, and broader threats to political equality.