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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 4 April 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.


Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, if he will make it his policy to exempt members of HM armed forces from council tax for periods when they are posted on duties overseas.
Answer

Bob Russell: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make it his policy to exempt members of HM armed forces from council tax for periods when they are posted on duties overseas. [224910] Mr. Raynsford: Officials in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister are currently exploring with Officials in the Ministry of Defence whether there is a case for a council tax exemption or discount for service personnel serving abroad.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
432 c1602W; 224910
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Armed forces Council tax Deployment
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk