Written question asked by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 November 1988. It was answered by Lord Lamont of Lerwick (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 November 1988 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What was cost to Treasury of introducing relief for charitable donations through payroll deduction schemes in 1986-87, 1987-88 & for first 6 months of 1988-89; & how much of cost was attributable to such donations to professional arts organisations with charitable status.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

140 c235W;140 c234W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Charities Charitable donations Arts Pay Tax allowances Tax yields Payroll deduction scheme

Contains statistics

Yes