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, how he took account of the views of all the trustees of registered charity 312278 before responding to the view of one trustee.

Answer: Mr. Peter Bottomley: To ask the Solicitor-General how he took account of the views of all the trustees of registered charity 312278 before responding to the view of one trustee. [153553] The Solicitor-General: After being alerted to this matter by Peter Glazebrook, a Governor of the Coram Foundation, in April last year I asked that inquiries should be undertaken. The Treasury Solicitor's Department, acting on my behalf, first contacted the Coram Foundation on 28 July 2000. I have been anxious throughout to ensure that my consideration of this matter should be as well-informed as possible. I have also been open with the Foundation, for example making available the draft particulars of claim and the recent Counsel's Opinion on the matter.

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