Proceeding contribution from Lord Swinfen (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 12 July 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HL) on Charities Bill [HL].

Charities Bill [HL]

The noble Lord, Lord Bassam, and I have often disagreed across the Chamber, and I suspect that that may go on for some time yet. I entirely agree that the commission’s job is to regulate; I do not dissent from that by one jot. I am trying to ensure that the matters are handled as fairly as possible. I will read with care what the Minister has said, but I reserve my right to come back at the next stage. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 27 [Annual audit or examination of accounts of charities which are not companies]:

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 673 c1055
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Charities Audit Assets Charity Commission Charitable donations Finance Inquiries Fundraising Public appointments Regulation Registration Charity Tribunal
Legislation: Charities Bill (HL) 2005-06
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Charities Bill [HL]

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