§ John BarrettTo ask the Prime Minister how many and what percentage of staff in his office contribute to a charity through the Give as You Earn scheme; how much money is donated to charity per month by staff in his Department through the scheme; and what steps he is taking to encourage greater participation in the scheme by staff in his Department. [143898]
§ The Prime MinisterFor these purposes, my office is part of the Cabinet Office. Currently 58 individuals, approximately 3 per cent. of staff in the Cabinet Office, contribute around £1,600 each month to charities through the Give as You Earn scheme.
The Cabinet Office regularly promotes the scheme through internal staff publications and on the Cabinet Office intranet.
Giving to charity is a personal matter. The Give as You Earn scheme is not the only method by which staff can donate to charity. For example, they may donate money through Gift Aid or volunteer their time and skills direct to charities.