Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 2026. It was answered by Josh Simons (Labour) on Friday, 16 January 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Council Tax: Second Homes
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the guidance entitled National Fraud Initiative: public-sector data specifications, updated on 11 November 2025, whether the council tax data matching will include the second homes council tax premium, where single person discount is not being claimed.
- Answer
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The National Fraud Initiative (NFI), as part of the Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA), works closely with local authorities to help them identify and prevent fraud.
As part of this, the NFI is currently collaborating with local authorities to understand the fraud risks related to council tax second home premiums.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 103770
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Council tax Discounts Second homes Single people
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- 2026-01-16 15:05:27 +0000
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