We agree with the Electoral Commission that each of the four governments of the UK should amend the rules for reporting spending to provide greater transparency on the money being spent on digital campaigns in their jurisdictions. There should be a separate category for digital campaigning to be included in spending returns. We recommend that this is implemented before the next General Election. (Paragraph 88) The Work of the Electoral Commission 43 Governance and accountability

We agree with the Electoral Commission that each of the four governments of the UK should amend the rules for reporting spending to provide greater transparency on the money being spent on digital campaigns in their jurisdictions. There should be a separate category for digital campaigning to be included in spending returns. We recommend that this is implemented before the next General Election. (Paragraph 88) The Work of the Electoral Commission 43 Governance and accountability Type: recommendation | Number: 25 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring appropriate transparency in relation to online campaigning, which is why spending on digital campaigning at an election must already be reported. The current wording in the law already ensures that all types of advertising are covered, regardless