HC Deb 01 December 1981 vol 14 c69W
Miss Richardson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much tax relief in total was given on covenants to charity in each of the last five years (a) in cash terms and (b) at constant 1980–81 prices; and if he will state for each year the basic rate of income tax.

Mr. Ridley

The information is as follows:

£ million £ million at 1980–81 prices Basic rate of income tax per cent.
1976–77 35 60 35
1977–78 40 60 34
1978–79 45 60 33
1979–80 55 65 30
1980–81 65 65 30