HC Deb 15 December 1994 vol 251 cc787-8W
Mr. Battle

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what percentage of donations to charity were made through gift aid for each year since its introduction.

Sir George Young

Information is not available on total donations to charities. The numbers and amounts of donations made under the gift aid scheme are shown.

Number of donations Amount of donations (£ million)
1990–911 10,270 32.2
1991–92 55,160 163.3
1992–93 81,150 218.3
1993–94 123,850 245.6
1 From 1 October 1990.