§ 10. Mr. Ridsdaleasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will allow the cost of rail season tickets to be counted as a legitimate expense for tax purposes.
§ Mr. DiamondNo, Sir.
§ Mr. RidsdaleWhat are the Government doing to stop the new round of extremely severe price increases by the nationalised industries? Have letters been sent to the heads of these industries? Cannot the hon. Gentleman do something to alleviate the position of season ticket holders in face of these very severe price increases?
§ Mr. DiamondThe hon. Gentleman put down a Question relating to an allowance for tax purposes and not one related to price increases generally.