Snowdonia

HC Deb 03 May 1967 vol 746 cc91-3W

Mr. Whitaker

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will recommend that a grant be made to enable Snowdon to be purchased for the nation.

in respect of working clothes and tools for the categories of workmen employed in the coalmining industry.

Mr. MacDermot

The deduction which an employee may claim depends on the amount of the expenditure which he incurs wholly, exclusively and necessarily in the performance of the duties of the employment. The standard deductions which have been agreed centrally for the upkeep of tools and working clothing for workmen in the coalmining industry are, however, as follows:

Mr. Callaghan

The proposed sale of a part of Snowdonia which is at present in private hands is a matter of great public interest. I have therefore authorised discussions with those concerned, including the National Trust, in conjunction with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales, to ensure that this area of great natural beauty continues to be preserved for all time for the use and enjoyment of the public.