HC Deb 21 May 1976 vol 911 cc757-8W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will set out the rate of London allowance payable to civil servants in May of each year since 1974.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

The rates of Civil Service London weighting effective on the dates shown were:

Inner London Outer London
£ £
May 1974 410 260
May 1975 410 260
May 1976 465 275

Inner London is the area within a radius of five miles of Charing Cross. Outer London is the area beyond that and within an 18-mile radius, with certain additions.

Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Minister for the Civil Service whether London allowance is taxable.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

Yes.