Political Parties and Elections Bill

That is not a matter for me to address at this stage. I noted what the noble Lord, Lord Tyler, said about a whole series of individual donations coming in in different weeks. If we could reach an agreement on a comprehensive cap, I have no doubt that some such means could be found to do it. If the noble Lord wishes to have a comprehensive cap, it must be not just on individuals but on individuals, firms and trade unions—the noble Lord has to accept that. Thirdly, I go back to the point on which he quoted the Justice Secretary. Confidentiality is very important in relation to individuals’ relations with Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs. I understand that HM Revenue & Customs currently has no power to release data of this kind to other bodies, because of confidentiality.