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Written question asked by Lord Ashley of Stoke , in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 November 1988. It was answered by Lord Lawson of Blaby (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 November 1988 on behalf of the Treasury.


Untitled Written question

Question
What amount of money was paid to charities following discovery of an error in retail prices index; how it was allocated amongst charities; in how many instalments it is to be paid; how much revenue will accrue to Treasury from interest on money not paid immediately & if it will be policy to add this interest to amounts allocated to charities. - Ref to 132 c400W, 422W & 136 c273W.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
140 c575W;140 c576W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Charities Retail prices index
Contains statistics
Yes