Around 35 per cent of Labour MPs are concerned about the involvement of charities in public service delivery, while no Conservative MP says that they are, according to a survey conducted by research company Populus.

Populus interviewed 107 MPs online for a survey on public service reform. Some 41 per cent were Conservative, 47 per cent were Labour and seven per cent were from the Liberal Democrat party.

It found 35 per cent of Labour MPs are concerned about charities delivering public services, no Conservative MP expressed concern, while 14 per cent of Lib Dem MPs voiced worry.

A slight number of Conservative MPs (2 per cent), are concerned about the private sector involvement in public services, while a whopping 80 per cent of Labour MPs said they were concerned. Some 43 per cent of Lib Dem MPs voiced concern.