HL Deb 12 December 1994 vol 559 cc107-8WA
The Earl of Kimberley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are aware of the impending closure of one of St. Dunstan's two homes for the war blinded, and that this will mean relocating the residents against their wishes and will have the effect of loss of employment for the carers; and whether they will order some form of enquiry into the financial crisis which necessitated the closure.

The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Blatch)

The Government are aware of, and regret, the difficulties being experienced by St. Dunstan's charity. However, in law, decisions about charity operations are matters for the trustees of that charity and not the Government. I understand that representatives of the charity have discussed the current situation with the Charity Commission, which has found no grounds to intervene; but I understand that it will continue to monitor the charity's financial position.