Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Council Tax: Surcharges
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to Qq56-58 of the oral evidence to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee on 14 July 2026, HC 46, what plans he has to lower the council tax surcharge threshold from that previously proposed.
- Answer
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The Government has set out plans to introduce the High Value Council Tax Surcharge, which will increase fairness within the system. The thresholds for the surcharge are set out here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/high-value-council-tax-surcharge/high-value-council-tax-surcharge
The Government keeps all taxes under review. It would not be appropriate to speculate on any potential changes to tax policy.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 20253
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
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The Work of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Parliamentary committees
House of Commons
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- Yes
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Council tax Surcharges
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