Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2026. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Thursday, 8 January 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Official Residences: Taxation
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 17 December 2025, to question 95176 on Ministers: Official Residences, whether tax is payable on residences owned by the State.
- Answer
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The High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) will be paid by property owners, and official residences operate through a range of different ownership structures, including leases and trusts. The details of the HVCTS are to be consulted upon shortly.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 101525
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Official residences Taxation
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- 2026-07-08 12:06:06 +0100
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