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Written Question·Treasury·UIN 31571

Travel: Tax Allowances

Tabled: 13 February 2025
Answered: 24 February 2025

Question

Luke Taylor

Liberal Democrat — Sutton and Cheam

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

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.