HC Deb 12 June 1991 vol 192 cc537-8W
Mr. Andrew Bowden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will propose amendment to European Community draft directive COM (90) 314 FINAL-SYN 87 to protect the interests of charities.

Mrs. Rumbold

In discussion with their European Community partners, the Government are seeking to ensure that the directive makes proper allowance for the needs of charities and other data users.

Mr. Andrew Bowden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has had from charities concerning the potential impact on their fund-raising activities of EC draft directive COM (90) 314 FINAL-SYN 87.

Mrs. Rumbold

We have received six representations from or on behalf of organisations with charitable status about the impact of the draft directive on their fund-raising activities.

Forward to