§ Mr. Alexander W. Lyonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many applications for registration as charities have been received by the Charity Commissioners in the past three years;
(2) how many applications for registration as charities have been granted by the Charity Commissioners in the past three years;
(3) on how many occasions charities have been asked to produce accounts by the Charity Commissioners in the past three years;
(4) on how many occasions charities have been subjected to disciplinary action by the Charity Commissioners in the past three years;
(5) how many charities have been removed from the register in the past three years by the Charity Commissioners;
(6) what is the average time taken by the Charity Commissioners in considering applications for registration as charities.
§ Mr. LaneThe Home Office does not keep this information, as my right hon. Friend has no responsibility for the day-to-day work of the Charity Commission. I suggest that the hon. Member should approach the commission direct.