§ Mr. Martenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will arrange for the expenses incurred by honourable Members in consulting constituents about the Common Market where this is done outside party political organisation, to be allowed for taxation purposes.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinExpenses incurred in consulting constituents qualify for a tax deduction under the ordinary rules.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if wage and salary increases during any transition period to European Economic Community membership will have to be related to increased productivity rather than to any increases in the cost of living.
§ Mr. HigginsIt is the Government's policy to reduce the current level of pay settlements and to bring it more closely into line with the rate of growth of national productivity. This will provide a firm basis, whether inside or outside the Community, for controlling inflation, reducing unemployment and achieving a satisfactory and sustainable rate of economic growth.