297Armed forces' food, drink and mess allowancesU.K.
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(1)No liability to income tax arises in respect of allowances if—
(a)they are payable out of the public revenue to any description of members of the armed forces of the Crown, and
(b)the Treasury certifies that they are payable to them instead of food or drink normally supplied to members of the armed forces.
(2)No liability to income tax arises in respect of allowances if—
(a)they are payable out of the public revenue in respect of any description of members of the armed forces of the Crown, and
(b)the Treasury certifies that they are so payable as a contribution to the expenses of a mess.