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<p>Last year the Charity Commission wrote to the Attorney General requesting his consent
to refer five questions to the First-Tier Tribunal concerning the Corporation of the
Hall of Arts and Sciences – i.e. the Royal Albert Hall, which is a registered charity.
While the Charity Commission has the power to refer questions to the Tribunal, it
may only do so with the consent of the Attorney General, as set out in section 325
of the Charities Act 2011.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in the Written Answer HL13508,
this is a complex case and careful consideration is being given to the detailed representations
made by the Corporation and the Commission. While it is not yet possible to provide
an estimate as to when a final decision will be made, a preliminary response from
officials is being drawn up setting out initial views and inviting further discussion
between the parties. This will be sent to the Commission and the Corporation shortly.</p>
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