HC Deb 29 July 1954 vol 531 c82W
Mr. Tilney

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, under his regulations, a Member who does not wish to draw the Sessional Allowance can claim allowable deductions for the purposes of Income Tax up to a total of£1,250 per annum.

Mr. R. A. Butler

No. If the expenses of an office exceed the emoluments, the law does not allow the excess to be deducted from other income for tax purposes.