Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 2026. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Official Residences: Council Tax
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 6 November 2002 to Question 78643 on Ministers (Tax), whether the policy of a tax exemption on the benefit in kind of Ministerial accommodation includes council tax.
- Answer
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The tax rules for employment-related living accommodation apply to Government ministers in the same way as they do to all employees.
Information on the living accommodation exemption is set out in HMRC’s guidance at: www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/employment-income-manual/eim11332
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 12172
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Subjects
- Council tax Ministers Official residences Tax allowances
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