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Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Council Tax: Surcharges

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 9 June 2026, to Question 5344, on Council Tax: Surcharges, whether the powers of officers appointed by the Commissioners of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to undertake valuations for the new council tax surcharge will use the Local Government Finance Act 1992 as their statutory basis, or whether the Government intends to legislate to provide additional powers.

Answer

The High Value Council Tax Surcharge will be legislated for in Finance Bill 2026 and subject to Parliamentary approval in the normal way.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
28451
Session
2026-27
Related items
Council Tax: Surcharges
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Council tax Surcharges
Legislation
Local Government Finance Act 1992
Link
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