Question follow-through · 1349

Clothing: Charities

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of regulations governing charity-branded clothing collection bins operated by commercial companies.

answeredDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport

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Answering body
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Tabled
14 May 2026
Target answer date
20 May 2026
Answer
20 May 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 14 May 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of regulations governing charity-branded clothing collection bins operated by commercial companies.

  2. 20 May 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 20 May 2026

    Answer published

    Charity clothing collection banks operated by commercial companies can provide a regular source of income for charities whilst supporting the reuse and recycling of unwanted items. Companies operating collection banks must have written agreements with the...

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