HC Deb 12 July 1974 vol 876 cc596-7W
Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will examine ways of assisting professional men who have to do a lot of work over a long period before their fees can be collected, and are no longer able to treat interest on an overdraft as a business expense.

Dr. Gilbert

The Finance Bill provisions do not affect the deductibility for tax purposes of overdraft interest wholly and exclusively laid out or expended for the purpose of a profession.

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