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Written question asked by Chris Bloore (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 September 2026. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Brownfield Sites: Taxation

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the fiscal effectiveness of land value taxation mechanisms in disincentivising the holding of undeveloped commercial sites.

Answer

The Chancellor takes decisions on tax at fiscal events and does not routinely comment on proposals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28130
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Brownfield sites Taxation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk