HC Deb 09 May 2002 vol 385 c334W
Mr. Dismore

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the suspension of Abu Hamza by the Charity Commission from his position with the charity, the North London Centre Mosque, with special reference to the basis for the Charity Commissioner's action. [54202]

Angela Eagle

The decision to suspend Abu Hamza is a matter for the Charity Commission as the Government Department responsible for charities in England and Wales. The Director of Operations at the Charity Commission will write to my hon. Friend and a copy of his reply will be placed in the Library.