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Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2026. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Friday, 27 March 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Council Tax: Surcharges

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of name of the high value council tax surcharge on public awareness of the local authorities' role in the process of collecting revenue from this tax.

Answer

As set out at Budget 2025, the High Value Council Tax Surcharge will be administered alongside existing Council Tax by local authorities, who will collect revenue. The Government will undertake a new burdens assessment to ensure costs to local authorities are fully funded.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122213
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Council tax Surcharges
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk