PASC Committee January 2011.

Talking to the Marie Currie Chief Executive.

Q108 Paul Flynn: Why don’t chuggers approach people over 40?

Thomas Hughes-Hallett: I think that they take the view-this is with absolutely no disrespect to the point you’ve made, which is exactly the one that my trustees make to me all the time-that this is a disgraceful form of fundraising. Actually, I have to tell you, that financially it is almost the most efficient in terms the funds that can be raised.

Paul Flynn: So it is only the foolish under-40s?

Thomas Hughes-Hallett: Only the foolish under-40s fall for it.

Q109 Chair: You mean that for those who pay commission, it’s actually a very efficient way of raising money?

Thomas Hughes-Hallett: No. For those charities that don’t give their chuggers commission, which we don’t, it becomes the most efficient form of fundraising.

 

Comments

[Paul Flynn]

I'll have a look at the EDM.

[Adam J]

Dear Paul,

I was wondering if you might consider signing EDM 128 on reform of Britain's one side extradition treaty:
http://www.parliament.uk/edm/2012-13/128

Until the Extradition Act 2003, the state looking to extradite British citizens had to produce a prima-facie case, which means a case that is sufficient to call for an answer. Many human rights lawyers argue this is the best way to effectively extradite people and protect your citizens’ rights.

You are no doubt familiar with the cases of Babar Ahmad and Talha Ahsan & others who are demanding a fair trial in the UK and face being extradited perhaps in 3 weeks time. Both have served several years in a UK prison without having stood trial or been charged with any offence.

Best wishes, Adam J