Taxation of Allowances

HC Deb 18 January 1979 vol 960 cc895-6W

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received from National Health Service staff, following the circular HC(78)39 on taxation of allowances.

Mr. Ennals:

Health circular HC(78)39 provides guidance on the taxability in law of certain allowances paid to NHS employees. I have received about 20 letters on the subject. Departmental officials have received a similar quantity and have also dealt with a number of telephone calls about the consequences for staff and health authorities.