Explanatory Notes

Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025

2025 asp 4

29th January 2025

Commentary on Provisions

Part 3: Campaign finance

Expenditure in respect of Scottish Parliament elections

Section 21 – Notional and third party expenditure: Scottish Parliament elections

76.This section amends sections 73(1A), 86(1A), and 94(8A) of PPERA so that the amended provisions in relation to notional spending by political parties and third parties also now apply to campaign periods for Scottish Parliament general elections during devolved regulated periods.