Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Monday, 16 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Monday, 23 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Greater London Authority: Finance

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Spending Review 2025, CP1336, of 11 June 2025, Table 5.17, what the assumed increase is in the Greater London Authority precept over the spending review period.

Answer: Projected overall local government spending from additional income is set out at table 5.17 of the Spending Review document. This includes estimated funding from council tax. However, this remains subject to final decisions on the referendum principles set by government with the approval of the House of Commons, and the council tax levels set by individual authorities. In the case of the GLA the council tax charge includes an additional element for the Metropolitan Police which will have its own principle. Referendum principles will be set out as part of the Local Government Finance Settlement in the usual way.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 60130
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Spending Review 2025
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects: Finance Greater London Authority
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk