HC Deb 01 March 1991 vol 186 cc651-2W
Mr. Robert Hicks

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list those charities and non-profit making organisations that either are based in Cornwall or have branches in the county to which his Ministry has circularised details of the EC surplus food scheme 1991; and what has been the response to date.

Mr. Curry

Application forms have been specifically requested by, and sent to, the following in Cornwall:

  • Pensioners Voice (Carharrach & District), St. Day, Redruth
  • Penwith District Council, St. Clare, Penzance
  • Newquay Coffee Corner, Newquay
  • Mr K Hayne, Tintagel
  • Mr. D Dark, St. Merryn, nr. Padstow

In addition, details of the scheme have been sent to a number of national and umbrella organisations who may have branches or members in Cornwall. These include:

  • Association of Metropolitan Authorities
  • Association of District Councils
  • Association of County Councils
  • Age Concern
  • British Red Cross Society
  • Church Army
  • Help the Aged
  • Royal British Legion
  • Salvation Army
  • Catholic Bishops Conference
  • WRVS
  • National Council of Voluntary Organisations
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society
  • Charity Commission.

No applications have as yet been received from Cornwall, but the closing date for their receipt is not until 22 March.

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