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Travel: Tax Allowances

Asked by Bell Ribeiro-AddyLabourTreasuryTabled Answered 24 February 2025UIN 31181

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to conduct a comprehensive review of the Overseas Scale Rates.

Answered by James Murray

As with all taxes and allowances, the Government keeps flat rates expenses, including Overseas Scale Rates, under review. Any decisions on future changes in this area will be taken in the context of the wider public finances.

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