Written question asked by Peter Bottomley (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 March 2001. It was answered by Ross Cranston (Labour) on Thursday, 15 March 2001 on behalf of the Solicitor General.

Solicitor-General

Question: To ask the Solicitor General, when he and his officials first met officers and staff of the Coram family to discuss the Charity Commission approved scheme to maximise the contribution of the Coram Collection.

Answer: Mr. Peter Bottomley: To ask the Solicitor-General when he and his officials first met officers and staff of the Coram family to discuss the Charity Commission- approved scheme to maximise the contribution of the Coram collection. [153666] The Solicitor-General: My officials, and those acting on my behalf in the Treasury Solicitor's Department, have not met with officers and staff of the Coram Foundation. However there has been a considerable amount of correspondence with the Foundation and their solicitors. There have also been informal meetings between our respective Counsel. The Foundation has been asked to set out its proposals in writing, rather than at a meeting, so that there can be no misunderstanding about what is intended.

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