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Travel: Tax Allowances

Asked by Luke TaylorLiberal DemocratTreasuryTabled Answered 24 February 2025UIN 31571

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SUGGESTED REDRAFT: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to review the Overseas Scale Rates to better reflect current economic conditions.

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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