§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) at what date the present rate of tax allowance for 553W luncheon vouchers was fixed; and taking into account the depreciation of the £ sterling what was the relative value of this amount at the latest convenient date compared with the date of its inception;
(2) whether he will now revise the amount allowable in tax relief on luncheon vouchers to bring these into line with 1979 prices;
(3) if he has received the communication sent to him by the General Secretary of APEX dated 18 June concerning luncheon vouchers; if he will epitomise the contents of this letter and publish the terms of his reply; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter ReesI will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.