§ Mr. Altonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the standard allowance for work clothing deductible against tax for workers in the construction industry.
§ Mr. Peter ReesThere is no standard allowance for tools and clothing agreed 779W for workers in the construction industry. A number of flat rate allowances have been agreed for them varying in amount according to their particular trade or occupation.
§ Mr. Altonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will restore the real value of allowances deductible against tax for work clothing and index them to prices.
§ Mr. Peter ReesFlat rate allowances for tools and special clothing are kept under regular review by the Inland Revenue.
§ Mr. Altonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when the allowances deductible against tax for work clothing were last fixed.
§ Mr. Peter ReesFlat rate allowances for tools and special clothing are agreed for workers in various occupations at different times, and the dates when particular allowances were last fixed therefore vary.
§ Mr. Altonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give details of all standard allowances for work clothing deductible against tax for workers in any industry.
§ Mr. Peter ReesIt is impracticable to give this information in the form requested since there are currently about 1,000 allowances covering various groups of employees. The allowances range mainly from £5 to £60 and cover about 8 million workers in all.