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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 July 2025. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office. UK Statistics Authority was asked to reply.


Consumer Prices Index: Council Tax

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason council tax is not included in the measure of consumer price inflation.

Answer

The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority.

A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 1st July is attached.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
64048
Session
2024-26
Attachment
Letter from the National Statistician
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Council tax Consumer prices index
Link
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