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Written question asked by Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 30 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 December 2016. It was answered by Brandon Lewis (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 December 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police and Fire and Rescue Services: Taxation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the taxation levels of front-line police and fire services across the constituent parts of the UK.

Answer

Both policing and the fire service are devolved in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Council tax policy in Wales is a matter for the Welsh government. Council tax referendum principles for local authorities in England are set by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and are subject to the approval of the House of Commons. An announcement about principles for 2017/18 will, be made shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55627
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Fire and rescue services Police Taxation Treasury
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk