HC Deb 22 October 1985 vol 84 cc121-2W
Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to make an order to bring into force the Charities Act 1985.

Mr. Hurd

I have made an order to bring the Charities Act 1985 into effect on 1 January 1986. A circular of guidance will be issued shortly to local authorities on the provisions of the Act.

which were sent to the Secretary of State in June 1985. It is too soon to say when we will be in a position to make a substantive response to them.

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