§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is satisfied with the operation of the practice outlined in the statement of practice SP 16/80 relating to allowances given by the Inland Revenue for meals consumed by long-distance lorry drivers; and if, in 114W particular, he will inquire into the reasons why some claims based on this statement of practice have taken three years to resolve.
§ Mr. Ridley[pursuant to his reply, 28 April 1983, c. 430]: I am satisfied that an employee claiming tax relief for expenses should be expected to provide some evidence of the expenditure incurred. The Inland Revenue's statement of practice SP 16/80 gives details of the son; of evidence it requires in suport of claims made by long-distance lorry drivers for the cost of meals taken away from home. I am not aware of any delays in dealing with claims, but if my hon. Friend would like to write to me with details of any particular case he has in mind I will be happy to look into the matter.