Dr. Desmond TurnerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what progress he has made following his announcement at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations conference on 9 February concerning the Government's intention to initiate a national campaign to promote the giving of time and money in partnership with the voluntary sector. [126877]
§ Miss Melanie Johnson[holding answer 21 June 2000]: When the Chancellor addressed the NCVO conference on 9 February, he said that he wanted to bring together all relevant parties to examine proposals for a national campaign based on a partnership with the 294W voluntary sector. The NCVO and the Charities Aid Foundation have made some proposals on a possible campaign, which we are discussing with them.