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Written question asked by Jon Cruddas (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 May 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2020. It was answered by Simon Clarke (Conservative) on Monday, 8 June 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Council Tax Reduction Schemes: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the number of additional households that may claim council tax support in 2020-21 as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.

Answer

My Department is working with local authorities to collate data on the impacts of Covid-19 through a financial monitoring survey. The survey includes questions on changes in the number of households claiming council tax support in 2020-21 and about support provided through the £500 million Council Tax Hardship Fund which was announced at the Budget.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49601
Session
2019-21
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Subjects
Council tax reduction schemes Coronavirus
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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