Written question asked by Lord Craigton (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 October 1988. It was answered by Lord Skelmersdale (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 October 1988.

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Written question

Question

When a charity is paying a beneficiary 5 pounds a week, it is unable give additional cash birthday or Christmas gift except to detriment of recipient & amend regulations allow charities to do this.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

500 c1602

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Charities Benefits rules Charitable donations Income support

Contains statistics

Yes