Sammy Wilson – 2015 Parliamentary Question to the HM Treasury

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Sammy Wilson on 2015-11-17.

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what his policy is on the taxation of travel expenses for councillors in Northern Ireland.

Mr David Gauke

A new exemption from tax and National Insurance Contributions for councillors’ travel expenses will take effect from 6 April 2016. This was legislated for in the Summer Finance Bill. It will apply to travel expenses paid to councillors across the UK, including those in Northern Ireland.