§ 67. Mr. Ottawayasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his most recent information on the growth of giving to charities.
§ Mr. Norman LamontI regret that no comprehensive informaton on giving to charities is available. However the available information shows that in real terms covenanted giving increased by nearly 60 per cent. from 1978 to 1985 and bequests to charities increased by 140 per cent.