Paragraph 11

(1)

Section 42 (limitation of expenses at an election) is amended as follows.

(2)

For the heading substitute “ Limitation of election expenses ”.

(3)

In subsection (1) for “, and for a candidate” to the end of that subsection substitute “ . This subsection does not apply at a local election. ”.

(4)

After subsection (1) insert—

“(1ZA)
The election expenses incurred by or on behalf of a candidate at a local election must not in the aggregate exceed the maximum amount specified in subsection (1ZB).
(1ZB)
The maximum amount is £600 together with 5p for every entry in the register of electors.”.

(5)

In subsection (1A) for “(1)” substitute “ (1ZA) ”.

(6)

After subsection (6) insert—

“(7)
Where at a local election a poll is countermanded or abandoned by reason of a candidate's death, the maximum amount of election expenses shall, for any of the other candidates who remain validly nominated, be twice or, if there has been a previous increase under this subsection, three times what it would have been but for any increase under this subsection; but the maximum amount shall not be affected for any candidate by any change in timing.”.