HC Deb 03 February 1997 vol 289 cc445-6W
Mr. Home Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a further statement on the progress of the investigation by the Scottish charities office into allegations about the Algrade trust raised in an Adjournment debate by the hon. Member for East Lothian on 16 January 1996. [13705]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The investigation under the supervision of charities legislation uncovered evidence of maladministration, but not dishonesty, on the part of the former trustees. This took the form of inefficiencies in management brought about by their advancing years and a reluctance to adapt to changing ideas for and approaches to the care of those with learning difficulties. The former trustees resigned following the intervention of the charities office and were replaced by trustees experienced in management and in the care of those with learning difficulties.

Back to
Forward to