Written question asked by Andy Reed (Labour) on Thursday, 11 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 March 2004. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 March 2004 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 estimate the revenue lost to Charnwood Borough Council in 2003-04 through exemption for council tax of houses of multiple occupation occupied solely by students. - Inc ref to 17 March 2004, 418 c379W.

Answer: Mr. Reed: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will estimate the revenue lost to Charnwood borough council in 2003-04 through exemption for council tax of houses of multiple occupation occupied solely by students. [162016] Keith Hill: I refer the hon. Member to my answer of 17 March 2004, Official Report, column 379W. The council tax revenue lost to Charnwood borough council through exemption for council tax of houses of multiple occupation occupied solely by students is compensated by Charnwood borough council receiving an equivalent amount of additional Revenue Support Grant before floors and ceilings.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 419 c906W;419 c908W; 162016
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Council tax Exemptions Local government finance Multiple occupation Students Charnwood
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