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Travel: Tax Allowances

Asked by Connor NaismithLabourTreasuryTabled Answered 24 March 2025UIN 38510

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department plans to review 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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