Written question asked by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 November 1988. It was answered by Lord Lamont of Lerwick (Conservative) on Monday, 14 November 1988 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What was the cost to the Treasury of abolishing the higher rates relief limit for charitable covenants in 1986-87, 1987-88 & the first 6 months of 1988-89; & how much of the cost was attributable to such donations to professional arts organisations with charitable status in the same periods.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

140 c514-5W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Charities Charitable donations Arts Deeds of covenant Tax allowances Tax yields

Contains statistics

Yes