Transport written question – answered at on 18 September 2012.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what his policy is on the (a) grant to and (b) use by registered charities of funding from his Department for the purposes of advocacy, lobbying or campaigning; and if he will make a statement.
The policy for issuing grants to third parties (including registered charities) is outlined in annex 5.1 of the Managing Public Money guidance issued by HM Treasury.
Grants are issued on evidence of need or qualification, depending on the terms of the grant scheme. The Department for Transport ensures the use of the grant in the way envisaged by setting out terms and conditions in a framework document sent to recipients to explain their responsibilities.
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