As I said, it's one of the most valuable roles that charities can play. Unfortunately, a very small percentage actually do play this role or take it seriously. One report I read said it was 1%. It may be a little higher than that, but it's a very small number who do this.
It's their ability to see what's happening on the ground, their engagement in local communities right across the country, and their ability to represent the knowledge and experience of those least able to speak out, the least likely people the government is going to hear from. So it's precisely because of their experience and where they're placed that their advice is most valuable. That's why we think that anything that discourages or puts a fear into charitable organizations from doing this is counterproductive and ultimately will not serve the interests of democracy and good government.