IMPACT OF GIFT AID CHANGES ON CONSERVATION AND HERITAGE CHARITIES

Early day motion 727, tabled 1 March 2004 by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 60 members.

That this House notes with concern the Chancellor of the Exchequer's proposals to change the law on Gift Aid, ending the existing ability of conservation and heritage charities to claim Gift Aid on day memberships; recognises that Gift Aid can account for up to 20 per cent. of some charity admission incomes and believes the Treasury proposals could have a serious and negative impact on these charities financially, putting into jeopardy many charity development plans and, in some cases, the ability of some charities to continue; and therefore calls on the Chancellor to recognise the potential damage of the proposals on such charities across the UK by announcing a reversal in his plans in his March Budget statement.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 37, Labour 7, Conservative 4, DUP 3, Scottish National Party 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2.