Written question asked by Huw Irranca-Davies (Labour) on Thursday, 28 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 2002. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 12 December 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What measures he is taking to support voluntary sector organisations. - Including figures. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Huw Irranca-Davies: :To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what measures he is taking to support voluntary sector organisations. [85264] John Healey: The Government is committed to supporting the work of voluntary and community organisations. Following the cross cutting review of the role of the voluntary and community sector in service delivery, the Spending Review 2002 settlement for the Active Community Unit is £188 million and an additional £125 million has been allocated for futurebuilders. Following recent Budget changes, including the Budget 2000 Getting Britain Giving tax package, the value of tax incentives for charities are now worth around £2 billion a year. The Strategy Unit is consulting on improving the legal and regulatory framework for the sector, and the Chancellor and Home Secretary recently published a discussion document setting out how the Government intends to continue to promote a culture of giving and volunteering.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 85264; 396 c463-4W
Session: 2002-03
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Charities Finance Voluntary organisations Taxation Active Community Unit
Contains statistics: Yes
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