§ 46. Nigel Daviesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the continually increasing cost of travel, he will permit fares for travel to and from work to be allowed against Income Tax as a business expense.
§ Sir S. CrippsNo, Sir.
§ Mr. DaviesIs the Chancellor aware that the present high rates of taxation and fares mean that fares are liable to take a fair proportion of a man's income after taxation? Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman give further special consideration to this point, in view of the fact that the present housing shortage prevents people from seeking redress by going to live nearer to their work?
§ Sir S. CrippsThis matter has been carefully considered. I am afraid that nothing can be done.
§ Lieut.-Commander BraithwaiteWithout asking the Chancellor to anticipate his Budget statement, might I ask him whether he would not go into this matter with great care before next year?
§ Sir S. CrippsIt has been gone into with great care.