§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in the light of increased railway fares, he will allow a maximum of £2 per week for travelling to work by public transport to be set off against tax.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonI do not think it would be right to single out this particular form of personal expenditure for tax relief.
§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider allowing employers to set off against tax any payment up to a maximum of £2 per week to employees for the purpose of assisting them to get to and from work by public transport.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonSuch payments are normally deductible in computing an employer's profits for tax purposes.