§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the cost of allowing voluntary sports clubs to become eligible for charity status. [88580]
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§ Dawn PrimaroloUnder charity law, most sports clubs are not eligible for charitable status. The cost of extending the charity tax reliefs and exemptions to all sports clubs would depend on the nature of the clubs concerned, but could be substantial.