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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness Trumpington (Conservative). It was answered by Baroness Crawley (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2009.


Charities: Appeals

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to prevent charities from sending cash through the post with appeal letters.
Answer

My Lords, during this difficult time the Government are supporting the third sector’s work in promoting best practice through the Institute of Fundraising’s codes and self-regulation through the Fundraising Standards Board. The Codes of Fundraising Practice outlaws members from using direct mail enclosures, such as coins, that generate a guilt response. If self-regulation should fail, the Charities Act 2006 contains a reserve power for government to intervene.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
712 c665 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Charities Direct marketing Fundraising Money Regulation
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk