From a Special Correspondent The Swedish Parliament last week passed a Bill for State Subsidies to the Political Parties, The Bill, first submitted to Parliament on November 12, received a solid vote in the Lower Chamber of 148 in favour and 38 ogainst, having already secured 92 votes against 29 in the Upper Chamber. The Bill provides for a total of Kr.23m. (about £1.6m.) to be distributed to the five political parties in 1966 on the basis of their Parliamentary representation. The parties are free to use the funds at their discretion for the purpose of shaping and informing public opinion. Three high ranking judges are to be appointed to supervise the distribution of the funds to the parties, and to settle any disputes that may arise, On their present Parliamentary strength the Social Democrats will receive Kr.1l.5m, the Liberals Kr.e4elm, Conservatives Kre3.4m, the Centre Party Kri3.2m, and the Communists Kre0.6ms In terms of value per M.P. the subsidy is worth approximately £4,000 per annum,
The WeekThe Week Vol. 4, No. 24, 23 December 1965
From a Special Correspondent SUBSIDIES FOR POLITICAL PARTIES IN SWEDEN
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