§ Mr. Bruce GeorgeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many companies have used the mechanism which allows them to contribute 20 per cent. of their tax obligations to environmental bodies. [128318]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 3 July 2000]: Operators of landfill sites who are registered for landfill tax may claim tax credits for contributions that they make to support environmental projects. There are currently 850 registered operators. Of these, 494 have made contributions representing 91 per cent. of the potential amount available as tax credits.