§ Mr. Freudasked the Attorney-General what representations he has had in respect of the Charity Commissioners' refusal to grant charitable status to the Exclusive Brethren; whether, in the light of the Kingston room case he will reconsider the Brethren's application; and if he will publish a statement.
The Solicitor-GeneralI have received many letters from hon. Members concerning the charitable status of the Exclusive Brethren. The registration of charities is a matter for the Charities Commission, for which I have no ministerial responsibility. I shall make a statement once the Kingston case is concluded.