CHARITY PROTEST

A deputation led by Leslie Crowther protests at Downing Street against the taxation of charity football pools, which significantly impacts the Spastics Society's income. The society loses £900,000 due to a recent ruling, affecting their ability to provide care for spastic cases. Celebrities like Tony Blackburn and David Jacobs support the cause, highlighting the real concerns behind the comedic facade.

What was the main reason for the protest at Downing Street led by Leslie Crowther?

• To demand more funding for the Spastics Society

• To protest against the taxation of charity football pools

• To support a new government policy

• To celebrate a recent victory in the Lords

How much income did the Spastics Society lose due to the recent tax ruling?

• £500,000

• £750,000

• £900,000

• £1,000,000

Which celebrity is mentioned as a vice-president involved in raising funds for the Spastics Society?

• Sylvia Sims

• Alan Freeman

• David Jacobs

• Tony Blackburn

What was the intended use of the £900,000 that was lost to taxation?

• To build new offices for the Spastics Society

• To fund a new advertising campaign

• To provide special facilities for urgent spastic cases

• To organize more charity events

What is the underlying concern behind the comedic mask mentioned in the transcript?

• The need for more public awareness

• The lack of celebrity involvement

• The real issues faced by the Spastics Society due to lost funds

• The difficulty in organizing charity events