Written question asked by Owen Paterson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Fiona Mactaggart (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance is given to non-governmental organisations on creating clear separation between charitable trust and campaigning activity; how the Charity Commission ensures that non-governmental organisations with charitable status comply with the relevant regulations. - Inc fact that Charity Commission will write and copy of her reply will be placed in the Library.

Answer: Mr. Paterson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what guidance is given to non- governmental organisations on creating clear separation between charitable trust and campaigning activity; [194843] (2) how the Charity Commission ensures that non- governmental organisations with charitable status comply with the relevant regulations. [194844] Fiona Mactaggart: This is a matter for the Charity Commission as the Government Department responsible for the regulation of charities in England and Wales. The director of policy and strategy at the Charity Commission will write to the hon. Member and a copy of her reply will be placed in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 426 c1432W;426 c1436W; 194843;194844
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Charities Charitable trusts Home Office Regulation Non-governmental organisations
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk