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Written question asked by Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 May 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 June 2019. It was answered by Lord Keen of Elie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 on behalf of the Attorney General.

Royal Albert Hall

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Keen of Elie on 18 February (HL13508), when the Attorney General expects to give a decision on the application by the Charity Commission to refer questions concerning the Royal Albert Hall to the Charity Tribunal.

Answer

Last year the Charity Commission wrote to the Attorney General requesting his consent to refer five questions to the First-Tier Tribunal concerning the Corporation of the Hall of Arts and Sciences – i.e. the Royal Albert Hall, which is a registered charity. While the Charity Commission has the power to refer questions to the Tribunal, it may only do so with the consent of the Attorney General, as set out in section 325 of the Charities Act 2011.

As set out in the Written Answer HL13508, this is a complex case and careful consideration is being given to the detailed representations made by the Corporation and the Commission. While it is not yet possible to provide an estimate as to when a final decision will be made, a preliminary response from officials is being drawn up setting out initial views and inviting further discussion between the parties. This will be sent to the Commission and the Corporation shortly.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15878
Session
2017-19
Related items
Royal Albert Hall
Monday, 18 February 2019
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Charity Commission Attorney General Conflict of interests Legal opinion First-tier Tribunal Royal Albert Hall
Link
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