HC Deb 01 April 1976 vol 908 cc536-7W
17. Dr. Glyn

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will allow the cost of travel from residence to place of work as an allowable deduction for tax purposes.

Mr. Denzil Davies

I do not think it would be right to single out this particular form of personal expenditure for tax relief.

22. Mr. Ronald Atkins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the cost of allowing public transport costs incurred for travelling to and from one's place of work as a deductible expense.

Mr. Denzil Davies

I regret that information on which to base a satisfactory estimate is not available, but the cost would be substantial.