HC Deb 24 July 1987 vol 120 cc723-4W
Mr. Cyril Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total annual value of rate relief accruing to registered charities in England.

Mr. Howard

The total value of mandatory rate relief accruing to registered charities in England in respect of both domestic and non-domestic properties is estimated to be £103 million in 1987–88. Information on discretionary rate relief accruing to them is not collected centrally.