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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Answer of 14 April 2026 to Question 118771 on Political Parties: Donors and the Answer of 8 April 2026 to Question 123199 on Political Parties: Finance, what consideration has been made by his Department of consulting with the House of Commons on the new due diligence requirements on donations to MPs.

The government is taking forward the new ‘Know Your Donor’ due diligence requirements through the Representation of the People Bill, which is currently being debated and scrutinised by Parliament. Members of both Houses therefore have the opportunity to consider and shape these measures as the Bill progresses.

Alongside this, the Electoral Commission will develop statutory guidance to support the implementation of the regime, working with the government and relevant stakeholders.