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Written question asked by Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 23 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 August 2026. It was answered by Baroness Twycross (Labour) on Friday, 31 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.

Charity Commission

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the Committee for Privileges in the House of Commons report, Matter referred on 4 September 2025: Actions of the Charity Commission, whether they retain confidence in (1) the chief executive, and (2) the board, of the Charity Commission.

Answer

The Charity Commission has apologised unreservedly to Parliament in response to the House of Commons Committee for Privileges report, and has accepted the report in full. I have full confidence in the leadership of the Charity Commission, and am confident that the board is taking action to address the concerns raised by the report, and to learn lessons in its handling of similar cases going forward.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2750
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
Complaints Charity Commission Governing bodies
Link
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