To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much was raised for charities through payroll giving in the last year for which figures are available. (141391)

The amounts raised through payroll giving for years up to 2005-06 are published on the HMRC website in table 10.8:

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/stats/charities/menu.htm

The table will be updated with the result for the year 2006-07 at the end of June 2007.