§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer by what amount the yield from the taxation of luncheon vouchers, over the minimum allowed tax free, exceeds the cost of collection; what is the amount of yield and the costs of collection in the last full year for which figures are available; and if he has any plans for ending this form of taxation.
§ Mr. Major[holding answer 25 October 1990]: The estimated yield from the taxation of meal vouchers is about £5 million at an estimated Revenue staff cost of £60,000. There are no plans to end this form of taxation.