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Written question asked by Steve Reed (Labour) on Thursday, 18 October 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 October 2018 (named day). It was answered by Tracey Crouch (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 October 2018 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.


Charities

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the effect of anti-advocacy clauses in government contracts on the effectiveness of (a) large and (b) small charities; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

We believe charities and social enterprises should be fully confident in their right to speak in public debates, and to have a strong campaigning and advocacy role.

The government has not made an assessment on the effect of anti-advocacy clauses in government contracts on charities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
181222
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Contracts Charities Finance Lobbying
Link
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