The Minister for Civil Society has commended the 'excellent work' that charities promoting religion do in the UK. Rob Wilson was responding to a question in the House of Commons by Sir Edward Leigh, who raised concerns over whether so called British values would trump religious values and prevent groups from teaching their own faith. In his response, the Minister said: ‘More than 25,000 registered charities involve the promotion of religion. They play a hugely important role in our communities and support those in need. I pay tribute to their excellent work. They are often first in and last out of some of our toughest communities.’ The issue was raised following a decision by the Charity Commission to remove the charitable status of a group linked to the Plymouth Brethren. It led to some feeling Christian groups could be targeted in future for bringing their faith into their charitable work.