Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (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 Mark Ferguson (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Ministers: Official Residences
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Cabinet Office is paying a second homes council tax premium to Westminster Council for any Ministerial residence in 2026-27.
- Answer
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Councils in England may apply the second homes premium to Council Tax for dwellings which are substantially furnished but have no resident. Westminster City Council has applied the second homes premium to Council Tax charges for 2026/27 in respect of all such properties for which the Cabinet Office is currently responsible, and payments are being made as a matter of routine.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 21223
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Council tax City of Westminster Ministers Official residences
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- 2026-09-15 16:41:57 +0100
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