Written question asked by Stephen O'Brien (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 2002. It was answered by Chris Leslie (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 November 2002 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effects of the measures to allow sports clubs to claim council tax rate relief through becoming registered charities; and if he plans to amend these regulations. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr, Stephen O'Brien: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment his Department has made of the level of charitable donations since the abolition of the minimum limit on donations through the (a) Payroll Giving scheme and (b) Gift Aid scheme. [79110] John Healey: In April 2000, the Government set a target to raise the amount given through Payroll Giving to £60m by April 2003. The total given in the year 2001-02 was around £73m. In 2001-02 nearly £450m was repaid to charities under Gift Aid. The Government looks forward to the continuing success of both schemes.

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