Written question asked by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 November 1987. It was answered by Lord Lamont of Lerwick (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 November 1987 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What was the cost to the Treasury of introducing relief for charitable donations through payroll deduction schemes in its first 6 months from 6 April; & how much of the cost was attributable to such donations to professional arts organisations with charitable status.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

123 c225W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Charities Charitable donations Arts Pay Tax allowances Tax yields

Contains statistics

Yes