§ Mr. SandersTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects Part III of the Charity Act 1992 to be implemented; and if he will make a statement. [29304]
§ Mr. Michael[holding answer 13 February 1998]: Consideration is currently being given to the implementation of Part III of the Charities Act 1992, which seeks to rationalise the provisions for the licensing of street collections and house to house collections currently contained in the Police, Factories, etc. (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1916 and the House to House Collections Act 1939. It is not envisaged that Part III will be in force before the end of 1998; the practical issues involved are complex and it is essential that these are fully examined before any decision is made. Later this year, I hope to be in a position to announce proposals for taking this matter forward.