§ 28. Mr. Teelingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider altering the allowance for foreign travel before the summer holiday season commences.
§ Mr. TeelingDoes my right hon. Friend realise that, with the position of sterling improving so much, and with its improvement known all over the world, this is a small request to make? Is it not wrong that we should be left in the position that people cannot spend more money than this, if they wish to do so, when they are abroad? Will he bear in mind that people have to plan quite a long way ahead, certainly beyond 1016 December? Can he give any indication whether a change will be made in December?
Mr. AmoryI will continue to bear in mind the points which my hon. Friend has in mind, but I have to consider quite a number of factors in this matter. I will not keep the present restrictions any longer than I find absolutely necessary.
§ Mr. WoodburnCan the Chancellor disclose to us the miracle by which certain people manage to do all the things which they do in the Mediterranean on the £100 allowance?
Mr. AmoryNo, I am afraid that I cannot, but if the right hon. Gentleman can I should be very glad to know.