HC Deb 13 July 1999 vol 335 c185W
Mr. Spring

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total amount of tax rebates paid in each financial year since 1992–93 under the arrangements for charitable deeds of covenant. [90253]

Ms Hewitt

Basic rate income tax repayments to charities since 1992–93, and estimates of higher rate tax relief, in respect of donations made under deed of covenant are shown in the table.

£ million
Tax repayment to charities on covenants1 Higher rate tax relief on covenants
1992–93 197 25
1993–94 210 25
1994–95 224 25
1995–96 235 25
1996–97 251 35
1997–98 259 50
1998–992 290 55
1 Repayments are shown in the year in which the claim was made
2 Provisional