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Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 June 2006. It was answered by Phil Woolas (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 June 2006 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Council Tax

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government how many properties are (a) designated as second homes and eligible for a council tax discount and (b) claiming such a discount in each local authority in Wiltshire.
Answer

The number of properties in Wiltshire designated as second homes and claiming a discount in council tax as at 19 September 2005, the latest date for which figures are available, are shown in the following table.

Number of properties
Kennet 497
North Wiltshire 43
Salisbury 976
Swindon 79
West Wiltshire 467

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
447 c1237W; 76983
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Council tax Second homes Wiltshire
Link
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