§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Prime Minister (1) if he will set out the procedure by which charities apply for receptions at 10 Downing street; [43306]
(2) if he will list the charities for whom receptions have been given at 10 Downing street since May 1997. [43305]
§ The Prime MinisterThe programme of events at No. 10 is designed to give access to as many people as possible. Events cover a very wide spectrum of charities including NSPCC, Barnados, Sargent Cancer Care for Children, Shelter, Help the Aged, and smaller charities such as Kids, Saving Faces and Contact a Family.
As has always been the practice, it is open to all charities to contact 10 Downing street to apply to hold a reception which is then considered. The guests lists are drawn up by the charity, which also funds the event.