§ Mr. Nicholas BrownTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people participated in the payroll giving scheme in each year of the scheme's existence; what total sums were given to charities as a result of the scheme in each year; and what was the cost to the Exchequer in each year.
§ Mr. Maude[holding answer 25 February 1991]: Estimates are as follows:
Payroll giving scheme Year Donors (thousands) Donations (£ million) Cost of tax relief (£ million) 1987–88 55 1.0 0.3 1988–89 120 3.5 1.0 11989–90 190 7.0 2.0 11990–91 250 10.0 3.0 1 Provisional.