213.In order to ensure proper observance of the limits on referendum expenses by permitted participants, sections 113 and 114 require that all such expenditure, and any payment in respect of such expenditure, must be authorised or made by the responsible person or a person authorised in writing by him. Similarly, section 115 requires that any claim for payment in respect of referendum expenses must be sent to the responsible person or other authorised person. These provisions (and section 116, which provides for disputed claims) are similar to the provisions in Part II of the Representation of the People Act 1983 concerning election expenditure by candidates and their agents.
Commentary on Sections Part VII : Referendums Sections 113 to 116 : General restrictions relating to referendum expenses incurred by permitted participants