§ Mr. Michael Forsythasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if, in the light of recent expenditure for the furtherance of political aims by student unions throughout England and Wales, he will now consider introducing legislation to prohibit the use of student union funds for political purposes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BrookeGuidance issued last autumn by my right hon. and learned Friend the Attorney-General makes it clear that student unions in England and Wales may not spend money from funds subject to charitable trusts in supporting political causes which are not incidental to the objects of the charity. Documented complaints alleging the misuse of such funds will be considered, and where appropriate acted upon, by my right hon. and learned Friend.