§ Mr. HopeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to alter the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995. [111907]
§ Mr. BoatengA clear framework for charity accounting is important for the public's confidence in the integrity of charity. In general, the 1995 regulations have worked well. I am today publishing a consultation document about how to keep the regulations up to date. The proposed changes reflect the new exposure draft of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) for accounting by charities, as well as proposals for some charities that follow other SORPs. I would welcome views by 30 April.
I have arranged for copies of the consultation document to be placed in the Library.