Written Question·Treasury·UIN 31181

Travel: Tax Allowances

Tabled: 12 February 2025
Answered: 24 February 2025
Named Day

Question

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Labour — Clapham and Brixton Hill

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

Answer

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.