§ Mr. GrahamTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will make it his policy to fund a major information campaign to increase public awareness of the payroll deduction scheme to charitable organisations.
§ Mr. Brooke[holding answer 28 June 1988]: By introducing tax relief for payroll giving the Government have provided charities with access to a new source of funds with enormous potential, and it is primarily for charities to publicise the benefits. However, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor is conducting a seminar on 18 July to discuss with employers, charities, and the payroll-giving agencies what more might be done to encourage people to take part in the scheme.