§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what response he has made to the letter to him from the President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, dated 26th May, about extending tax relief on foreign earnings to partners in professional practice; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robert Sheldon,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 29th June 1977; Vol. 934, c. 229], gave the following information:
My right hon. Friend has replied to the President of the Institute explaining that for a number of reasons it has not been possible this year to extend the new tax reliefs for employees working overseas to partners and the self-employed generally, but that he expects to be able to have a provision ready in time for the next Finance Bill.