HC Deb 09 November 1971 vol 825 cc116-7W
52. Mr. Stanbrook

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider taking steps to allow tax relief to persons obliged to incur expense in travelling regularly to their places of employment.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

No. While I have much sympathy for those who face high costs in getting to work, I am afraid that I could not justify giving a tax allowance for this item of personal spending.

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