CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTER OF CHARITIES

Early day motion 2385, tabled 30 October 2008 by Tom Levitt (Labour). Signed by 39 members.

That this House congratulates the Charity Commission on the launch of its new register of charities in England and Wales; recognises its hard work in promoting transparency and good governance in the charity sector; notes that the new register makes information about charities more accessible and easier to understand; believes that it will contribute to promoting public trust and confidence in the sector; and encourages members of the public to use the new register to find out more about the charities it supports by visiting the website at www.charitycommission.gov.uk.

Signatures by party: Labour 23, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 2, DUP 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.