Compact Voice suggests delaying Compact until campaigns funding reinstated

Finance | Vibeka Mair | 2 Dec 2009

Compact Voice has questioned whether the refreshed Compact should be launched this month in light of the government’s controversial decision to cut funding to the Campaign Research Programme – in breach of the Compact.

The refreshed Compact is due to be launched on 16 December after a five-month consultation. But Compact Voice has voiced concerns that the events of the past few weeks, which has attracted widespread criticism from the sector, will overshadow the launch.

Tom Elkins (pictured), Compact Voice manager, said: "At this critical time for the Compact, the minister's continued silence on this issue remains deeply disturbing.

"The Compact partnership organisations are currently finalising the document and making every effort to deliver a new Compact which recognises the diverse needs of both sectors; however many stakeholders will rightly be concerned that this issue overshadows the intended launch later this month.

"We cannot help but question whether it is sensible to launch the new Compact at this time without concrete reassurances from the minister that she remains committed to it."

Who's Who: Angela Smith

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