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 Jim McMahon (Labour) on Friday, 4 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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Income Tax: Surrey

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the 10 Downing Street press release entitled PM hands mayors share of income tax to make lives better in every postcode, published on 30 July 2026, whether Surrey will be eligible for retained income tax revenue if it does not have a mayoral combined authority (a) across Surrey or (b) across Surrey and another county.

Answer

In the Cabinet Statement of 31 July, we set out our intention that mayors will keep a share of local income tax, replacing central government grants, beginning in 2028. For areas to benefit from this – including Surrey – they will need to be part of a Mayoral Strategic Authority.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

20305

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Income tax Surrey

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk