§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the system of paying a tax-free £36 a day attendance allowance in lieu of a taxed wage or salary, as now operating for Members of the House of Lords, would be permissible on a similar basis to other groups of workers.
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§ Mr. Peter ReesAny holder of an unpaid office or employment is entitled to receive tax-free the reasonable reimbursement of expenses incurred by him in connection with the duties of his office or employment, in the same way as Members of the House of Lords.