Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport:

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.

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 charities they support and it should be clear to the public how their items will be used. Charity collection banks must have landowner permission, display the charity's details, and comply with the Code of Fundraising Practice. Local authorities can remove fraudulent or unauthorised collection banks on public land and highways.