§ 56. Colonel DAYasked the Homo Secretary if his attention has been drawn to the many cases of bogus charities and waste of money in commission and expenses in the matter of various charitable funds; and whether he is prepared to introduce legislation which will have for its object the more effective registration and control of all charitable contributions?
§ Captain HACKINGThis question is under the consideration of an Inter-Departmental Committee, which is expected to report very shortly. My right hon. Friend must consider their report before he comes to any decision as to legislation.
§ Colonel DAYCan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say when this report is expected, as the scandal has been going on for a very long time?
§ Captain HACKINGI said in my reply "very shortly," and if it is any satisfaction to the hon. Member, I will say it will not be very long.