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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 8 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Council Tax: Surcharges

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the publication, High Value Council Tax Surcharge, published 19 May 2026, what assessment she has made of the number of people eligible for the deferment scheme.

Answer

The Government is seeking views on the eligibility criteria under which homeowners might defer HVCTS liability in a consultation published on 29 May 2026. Numbers of homeowners eligible will depend on the final design of any deferral scheme.

The consultation can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/high-value-council-tax-surcharge/high-value-council-tax-surcharge


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7459
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Council tax Surcharges
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk